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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218, 1,826.40 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218, 1,826.40 and 396.24 is: 594.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218 : 1,826.40 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218/1,826.40 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218x = 1,826.40 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218x = 723,692.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,692.74/1,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.16

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