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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.89, 1,827.95 and 396.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.89, 1,827.95 and 396.95 is: 595.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.89 : 1,827.95 = 396.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.89/1,827.95 = 396.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.89x = 1,827.95 × 396.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.89x = 725,593.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,593.63/1,218.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.29

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