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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.84, 1,816.42 and 389.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.84, 1,816.42 and 389.36 is: 584.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.84 : 1,816.42 = 389.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.84/1,816.42 = 389.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.84x = 1,816.42 × 389.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.84x = 707,241.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,241.29/1,210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.09

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