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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.84, 1,826.76 and 396.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.84, 1,826.76 and 396.11 is: 594.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.84 : 1,826.76 = 396.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.84/1,826.76 = 396.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.84x = 1,826.76 × 396.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.84x = 723,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,603.96/1,217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.17

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