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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.53, 1,824.77 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.53, 1,824.77 and 394.80 is: 592.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.53 : 1,824.77 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.53/1,824.77 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.53x = 1,824.77 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.53x = 720,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,422.49/1,216.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.19

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