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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.48, 1,817.04 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.48, 1,817.04 and 389.68 is: 584.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.48 : 1,817.04 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.48/1,817.04 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.48x = 1,817.04 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.48x = 708,064.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,064.15/1,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.46

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