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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.91, 1,825.35 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.91, 1,825.35 and 384.04 is: 576.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.91 : 1,825.35 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.91/1,825.35 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.91x = 1,825.35 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.91x = 701,007.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,007.41/1,216.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.06

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