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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.36, 1,826.21 and 395.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.36, 1,826.21 and 395.37 is: 593.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.36 : 1,826.21 = 395.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.36/1,826.21 = 395.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.36x = 1,826.21 × 395.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.36x = 722,028.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,028.65/1,217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.11

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