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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.71, 1,825.32 and 394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.71, 1,825.32 and 394.96 is: 592.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.71 : 1,825.32 = 394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.71/1,825.32 = 394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.71x = 1,825.32 × 394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.71x = 720,928.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,928.39/1,216.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.52

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