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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.26, 1,814.24 and 388.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.26, 1,814.24 and 388.01 is: 581.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.26 : 1,814.24 = 388.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.26/1,814.24 = 388.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.26x = 1,814.24 × 388.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.26x = 703,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,932.25/1,210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.64

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