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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.47, 1,824.75 and 394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.47, 1,824.75 and 394.86 is: 592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.47 : 1,824.75 = 394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.47/1,824.75 = 394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.47x = 1,824.75 × 394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.47x = 720,520.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,520.79/1,216.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.30

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