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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.52, 1,826.16 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.52, 1,826.16 and 395.64 is: 593.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.52 : 1,826.16 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.52/1,826.16 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.52x = 1,826.16 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.52x = 722,501.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,501.94/1,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.42

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