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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.84, 1,817.92 and 390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.84, 1,817.92 and 390.36 is: 585.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.84 : 1,817.92 = 390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.84/1,817.92 = 390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.84x = 1,817.92 × 390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.84x = 709,643.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,643.25/1,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.59

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