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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.22, 1,815.56 and 388.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.22, 1,815.56 and 388.43 is: 582.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.22 : 1,815.56 = 388.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.22/1,815.56 = 388.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.22x = 1,815.56 × 388.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.22x = 705,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,214.40/1,210.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.72

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