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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.64, 1,817.66 and 390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.64, 1,817.66 and 390.12 is: 585.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.64 : 1,817.66 = 390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.64/1,817.66 = 390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.64x = 1,817.66 × 390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.64x = 709,105.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,105.52/1,211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.24

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