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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.72, 1,817.73 and 389.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.72, 1,817.73 and 389.71 is: 584.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.72 : 1,817.73 = 389.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.72/1,817.73 = 389.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.72x = 1,817.73 × 389.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.72x = 708,383.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,383.01/1,211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.61

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