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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.92, 1,816.38 and 389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.92, 1,816.38 and 389.28 is: 583.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.92 : 1,816.38 = 389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.92/1,816.38 = 389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.92x = 1,816.38 × 389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.92x = 707,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,080.41/1,210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.92

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