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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.02, 1,816.02 and 389.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.02, 1,816.02 and 389.06 is: 583.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.02 : 1,816.02 = 389.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.02/1,816.02 = 389.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.02x = 1,816.02 × 389.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.02x = 706,540.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,540.74/1,211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.43

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