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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.75, 1,815.99 and 389.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.75, 1,815.99 and 389.62 is: 584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.75 : 1,815.99 = 389.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.75/1,815.99 = 389.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.75x = 1,815.99 × 389.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.75x = 707,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,546.02/1,210.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.39

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