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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.75, 1,826.47 and 395.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.75, 1,826.47 and 395.94 is: 593.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.75 : 1,826.47 = 395.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.75/1,826.47 = 395.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.75x = 1,826.47 × 395.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.75x = 723,172.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,172.53/1,217.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.86

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