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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.26, 1,815.99 and 389.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.26, 1,815.99 and 389.06 is: 583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.26 : 1,815.99 = 389.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.26/1,815.99 = 389.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.26x = 1,815.99 × 389.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.26x = 706,529.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,529.07/1,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.30

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