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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.58, 1,816.02 and 388.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.58, 1,816.02 and 388.58 is: 582.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.58 : 1,816.02 = 388.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.58/1,816.02 = 388.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.58x = 1,816.02 × 388.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.58x = 705,669.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,669.05/1,210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.92

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