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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.60, 1,826.75 and 396.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.60, 1,826.75 and 396.30 is: 594.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.60 : 1,826.75 = 396.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.60/1,826.75 = 396.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.60x = 1,826.75 × 396.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.60x = 723,939.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,939.04/1,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.07

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