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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.47, 1,826.24 and 395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.47, 1,826.24 and 395.76 is: 593.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.47 : 1,826.24 = 395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.47/1,826.24 = 395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.47x = 1,826.24 × 395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.47x = 722,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,752.74/1,217.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.65

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