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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.36, 1,827.71 and 396.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.36, 1,827.71 and 396.37 is: 594.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.36 : 1,827.71 = 396.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.36/1,827.71 = 396.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.36x = 1,827.71 × 396.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.36x = 724,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,449.41/1,218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.61

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