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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.48, 1,825.06 and 395.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.48, 1,825.06 and 395.17 is: 592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.48 : 1,825.06 = 395.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.48/1,825.06 = 395.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.48x = 1,825.06 × 395.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.48x = 721,213.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,213.31/1,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.38

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