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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.63, 1,816.97 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.63, 1,816.97 and 389.68 is: 584.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.63 : 1,816.97 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.63/1,816.97 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.63x = 1,816.97 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.63x = 708,030.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,030.38/1,211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.36

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