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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.10, 1,816.83 and 389.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.10, 1,816.83 and 389.10 is: 583.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.10 : 1,816.83 = 389.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.10/1,816.83 = 389.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.10x = 1,816.83 × 389.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.10x = 706,935.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,935.37/1,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.71

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