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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.66, 1,826.66 and 384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.66, 1,826.66 and 384.44 is: 576.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.66 : 1,826.66 = 384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.66/1,826.66 = 384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.66x = 1,826.66 × 384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.66x = 702,240.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,240.57/1,217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.71

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