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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.38, 1,827.78 and 396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.38, 1,827.78 and 396.56 is: 594.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.38 : 1,827.78 = 396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.38/1,827.78 = 396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.38x = 1,827.78 × 396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.38x = 724,824.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,824.44/1,218.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.91

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