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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.96, 1,825.97 and 395.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.96, 1,825.97 and 395.49 is: 593.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.96 : 1,825.97 = 395.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.96/1,825.97 = 395.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.96x = 1,825.97 × 395.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.96x = 722,144.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,144.05/1,216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.40

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