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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.08, 1,816.62 and 389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.08, 1,816.62 and 389.40 is: 584.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.08 : 1,816.62 = 389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.08/1,816.62 = 389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.08x = 1,816.62 × 389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.08x = 707,391.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,391.83/1,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.10

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