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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.83, 1,828.41 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.83, 1,828.41 and 396.84 is: 595.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.83 : 1,828.41 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.83/1,828.41 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.83x = 1,828.41 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.83x = 725,586.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,586.22/1,218.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.31

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