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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.53, 1,826.52 and 395.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.53, 1,826.52 and 395.85 is: 593.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.53 : 1,826.52 = 395.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.53/1,826.52 = 395.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.53x = 1,826.52 × 395.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.53x = 723,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,027.94/1,217.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.85

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