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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.36, 1,815.09 and 388.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.36, 1,815.09 and 388.42 is: 582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.36 : 1,815.09 = 388.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.36/1,815.09 = 388.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.36x = 1,815.09 × 388.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.36x = 705,017.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,017.26/1,210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.49

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