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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.85, 1,828.35 and 397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.85, 1,828.35 and 397.24 is: 595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.85 : 1,828.35 = 397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.85/1,828.35 = 397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.85x = 1,828.35 × 397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.85x = 726,293.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,293.75/1,218.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.88

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