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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.85, 1,817.76 and 390.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.85, 1,817.76 and 390.13 is: 585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.85 : 1,817.76 = 390.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.85/1,817.76 = 390.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.85x = 1,817.76 × 390.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.85x = 709,166.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,166.44/1,211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.19

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