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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.08, 1,827.32 and 396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.08, 1,827.32 and 396.08 is: 594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.08 : 1,827.32 = 396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.08/1,827.32 = 396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.08x = 1,827.32 × 396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.08x = 723,764.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,764.91/1,218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.19

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