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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.36, 1,815.18 and 388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.36, 1,815.18 and 388.60 is: 582.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.36 : 1,815.18 = 388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.36/1,815.18 = 388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.36x = 1,815.18 × 388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.36x = 705,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,378.95/1,210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.78

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