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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.15, 1,825.83 and 395.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.15, 1,825.83 and 395.45 is: 593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.15 : 1,825.83 = 395.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.15/1,825.83 = 395.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.15x = 1,825.83 × 395.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.15x = 722,024.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,024.47/1,217.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.21

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