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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.08, 1,825.97 and 395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.08, 1,825.97 and 395.84 is: 593.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.08 : 1,825.97 = 395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.08/1,825.97 = 395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.08x = 1,825.97 × 395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.08x = 722,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,794.55/1,218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.39

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