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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.47, 1,827.74 and 396.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.47, 1,827.74 and 396.76 is: 595.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.47 : 1,827.74 = 396.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.47/1,827.74 = 396.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.47x = 1,827.74 × 396.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.47x = 725,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,174.12/1,218.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.15

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