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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.04, 1,817.67 and 390.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.04, 1,817.67 and 390.13 is: 585.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.04 : 1,817.67 = 390.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.04/1,817.67 = 390.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.04x = 1,817.67 × 390.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.04x = 709,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,127.60/1,212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.07

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