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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.08, 1,815.24 and 388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.08, 1,815.24 and 388.48 is: 582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.08 : 1,815.24 = 388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.08/1,815.24 = 388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.08x = 1,815.24 × 388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.08x = 705,184.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,184.44/1,210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.76

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