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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.37, 1,815.42 and 388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.37, 1,815.42 and 388.50 is: 582.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.37 : 1,815.42 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.37/1,815.42 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.37x = 1,815.42 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.37x = 705,290.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,290.67/1,210.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.71

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