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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.58, 1,826.62 and 395.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.58, 1,826.62 and 395.78 is: 593.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.58 : 1,826.62 = 395.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.58/1,826.62 = 395.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.58x = 1,826.62 × 395.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.58x = 722,939.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,939.66/1,217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.75

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