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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.41, 1,827.65 and 396.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.41, 1,827.65 and 396.69 is: 595.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.41 : 1,827.65 = 396.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.41/1,827.65 = 396.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.41x = 1,827.65 × 396.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.41x = 725,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,010.48/1,218.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.05

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