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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.18, 1,825.38 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.18, 1,825.38 and 395.28 is: 592.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.18 : 1,825.38 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.18/1,825.38 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.18x = 1,825.38 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.18x = 721,536.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,536.21/1,217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.79

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