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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.16, 1,825.68 and 395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.16, 1,825.68 and 395.82 is: 593.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.16 : 1,825.68 = 395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.16/1,825.68 = 395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.16x = 1,825.68 × 395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.16x = 722,640.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,640.66/1,217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.71

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