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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.77, 1,824.77 and 394.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.77, 1,824.77 and 394.85 is: 592.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.77 : 1,824.77 = 394.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.77/1,824.77 = 394.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.77x = 1,824.77 × 394.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.77x = 720,515.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,515.98/1,216.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.15

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