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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.65, 1,825.36 and 383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.65, 1,825.36 and 383.68 is: 575.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.65 : 1,825.36 = 383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.65/1,825.36 = 383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.65x = 1,825.36 × 383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.65x = 700,344.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,344.04/1,216.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.63

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