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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.62, 1,826.80 and 396.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.62, 1,826.80 and 396.47 is: 594.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.62 : 1,826.80 = 396.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.62/1,826.80 = 396.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.62x = 1,826.80 × 396.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.62x = 724,262.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,262.26/1,218.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.33

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