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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.50, 1,817.31 and 389.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.50, 1,817.31 and 389.71 is: 584.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.50 : 1,817.31 = 389.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.50/1,817.31 = 389.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.50x = 1,817.31 × 389.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.50x = 708,223.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,223.88/1,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.58

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