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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.63, 1,828.14 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.63, 1,828.14 and 396.84 is: 595.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.63 : 1,828.14 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.63/1,828.14 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.63x = 1,828.14 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.63x = 725,479.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,479.08/1,218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.32

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