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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.50, 1,826.55 and 395.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.50, 1,826.55 and 395.79 is: 593.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.50 : 1,826.55 = 395.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.50/1,826.55 = 395.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.50x = 1,826.55 × 395.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.50x = 722,923.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,923.37/1,217.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.78

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