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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.45, 1,824.43 and 394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.45, 1,824.43 and 394.52 is: 591.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.45 : 1,824.43 = 394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.45/1,824.43 = 394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.45x = 1,824.43 × 394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.45x = 719,774.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,774.12/1,216.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.70

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