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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.57, 1,816.10 and 388.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.57, 1,816.10 and 388.87 is: 583.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.57 : 1,816.10 = 388.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.57/1,816.10 = 388.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.57x = 1,816.10 × 388.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.57x = 706,226.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,226.81/1,210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.38

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