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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.95, 1,816.61 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.95, 1,816.61 and 389.07 is: 583.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.95 : 1,816.61 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.95/1,816.61 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.95x = 1,816.61 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.95x = 706,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,786.51/1,210.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.66

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