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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.23, 1,825.94 and 395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.23, 1,825.94 and 395.48 is: 593.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.23 : 1,825.94 = 395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.23/1,825.94 = 395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.23x = 1,825.94 × 395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.23x = 722,128.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,128.30/1,217.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.26

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