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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.06, 1,818.11 and 390.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.06, 1,818.11 and 390.33 is: 585.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.06 : 1,818.11 = 390.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.06/1,818.11 = 390.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.06x = 1,818.11 × 390.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.06x = 709,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,662.88/1,212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.50

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