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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.89, 1,825.53 and 394.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.89, 1,825.53 and 394.90 is: 592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.89 : 1,825.53 = 394.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.89/1,825.53 = 394.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.89x = 1,825.53 × 394.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.89x = 720,892.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,892.67/1,216.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.41

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