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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.15, 1,818.04 and 390.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.15, 1,818.04 and 390.49 is: 585.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.15 : 1,818.04 = 390.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.15/1,818.04 = 390.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.15x = 1,818.04 × 390.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.15x = 709,926.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,926.44/1,212.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.68

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