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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.48, 1,816.22 and 388.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.48, 1,816.22 and 388.99 is: 583.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.48 : 1,816.22 = 388.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.48/1,816.22 = 388.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.48x = 1,816.22 × 388.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.48x = 706,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,484.44/1,210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.64

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