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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.24, 1,827.18 and 396.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.24, 1,827.18 and 396.53 is: 594.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.24 : 1,827.18 = 396.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.24/1,827.18 = 396.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.24x = 1,827.18 × 396.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.24x = 724,522.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,522.55/1,218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.73

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