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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.21, 1,826.07 and 395.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.21, 1,826.07 and 395.46 is: 593.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.21 : 1,826.07 = 395.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.21/1,826.07 = 395.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.21x = 1,826.07 × 395.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.21x = 722,137.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,137.64/1,217.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.28

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