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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.23, 1,825.20 and 395.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.23, 1,825.20 and 395.21 is: 592.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.23 : 1,825.20 = 395.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.23/1,825.20 = 395.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.23x = 1,825.20 × 395.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.23x = 721,341.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,341.86/1,217.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.61

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