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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.04, 1,816.17 and 389.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.04, 1,816.17 and 389.13 is: 583.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.04 : 1,816.17 = 389.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.04/1,816.17 = 389.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.04x = 1,816.17 × 389.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.04x = 706,726.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,726.23/1,211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.57

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