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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.75, 1,824.97 and 394.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.75, 1,824.97 and 394.94 is: 592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.75 : 1,824.97 = 394.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.75/1,824.97 = 394.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.75x = 1,824.97 × 394.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.75x = 720,753.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,753.65/1,216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.36

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