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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.66, 1,816.20 and 388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.66, 1,816.20 and 388.96 is: 583.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.66 : 1,816.20 = 388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.66/1,816.20 = 388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.66x = 1,816.20 × 388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.66x = 706,429.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,429.15/1,210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.51

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