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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.63, 1,816.17 and 388.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.63, 1,816.17 and 388.91 is: 583.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.63 : 1,816.17 = 388.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.63/1,816.17 = 388.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.63x = 1,816.17 × 388.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.63x = 706,315.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,315.65/1,210.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.43

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