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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.23, 1,816.94 and 389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.23, 1,816.94 and 389.60 is: 584.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.23 : 1,816.94 = 389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.23/1,816.94 = 389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.23x = 1,816.94 × 389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.23x = 707,879.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,879.82/1,211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.43

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