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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.89, 1,815.94 and 388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.89, 1,815.94 and 388.96 is: 583.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.89 : 1,815.94 = 388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.89/1,815.94 = 388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.89x = 1,815.94 × 388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.89x = 706,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,328.02/1,210.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.31

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