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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.07, 1,816.91 and 389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.07, 1,816.91 and 389.44 is: 584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.07 : 1,816.91 = 389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.07/1,816.91 = 389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.07x = 1,816.91 × 389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.07x = 707,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,566.40/1,211.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.25

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