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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.58, 1,828.08 and 396.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.58, 1,828.08 and 396.62 is: 595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.58 : 1,828.08 = 396.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.58/1,828.08 = 396.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.58x = 1,828.08 × 396.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.58x = 725,053.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,053.09/1,218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.00

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