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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.66, 1,817.44 and 390.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.66, 1,817.44 and 390.09 is: 585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.66 : 1,817.44 = 390.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.66/1,817.44 = 390.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.66x = 1,817.44 × 390.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.66x = 708,958.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,958.84/1,211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.12

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