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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.25, 1,825.97 and 395.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.25, 1,825.97 and 395.46 is: 593.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.25 : 1,825.97 = 395.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.25/1,825.97 = 395.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.25x = 1,825.97 × 395.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.25x = 722,096.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,096.12/1,217.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.22

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