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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.27, 1,816.51 and 389.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.27, 1,816.51 and 389.35 is: 583.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.27 : 1,816.51 = 389.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.27/1,816.51 = 389.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.27x = 1,816.51 × 389.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.27x = 707,247.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,247.14/1,211.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.89

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