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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.46, 1,827.71 and 396.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.46, 1,827.71 and 396.82 is: 595.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.46 : 1,827.71 = 396.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.46/1,827.71 = 396.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.46x = 1,827.71 × 396.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.46x = 725,271.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,271.88/1,218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.24

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