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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.22, 1,825.65 and 395.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.22, 1,825.65 and 395.37 is: 593.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.22 : 1,825.65 = 395.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.22/1,825.65 = 395.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.22x = 1,825.65 × 395.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.22x = 721,805.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,805.26/1,217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.00

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