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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.70, 1,815.66 and 388.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.70, 1,815.66 and 388.78 is: 583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.70 : 1,815.66 = 388.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.70/1,815.66 = 388.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.70x = 1,815.66 × 388.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.70x = 705,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,892.29/1,210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.04

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