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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.14, 1,816.33 and 389.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.14, 1,816.33 and 389.23 is: 583.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.14 : 1,816.33 = 389.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.14/1,816.33 = 389.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.14x = 1,816.33 × 389.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.14x = 706,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,970.13/1,211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.72

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