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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.27, 1,818.58 and 390.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.27, 1,818.58 and 390.63 is: 586.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.27 : 1,818.58 = 390.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.27/1,818.58 = 390.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.27x = 1,818.58 × 390.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.27x = 710,391.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,391.91/1,212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.00

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