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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.51, 1,816.08 and 388.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.51, 1,816.08 and 388.87 is: 583.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.51 : 1,816.08 = 388.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.51/1,816.08 = 388.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.51x = 1,816.08 × 388.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.51x = 706,213.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,213.03/1,210.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.40

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