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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.03, 1,826.65 and 396.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.03, 1,826.65 and 396.15 is: 594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.03 : 1,826.65 = 396.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.03/1,826.65 = 396.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.03x = 1,826.65 × 396.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.03x = 723,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,627.40/1,218.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.10

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