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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.32, 1,818.40 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.32, 1,818.40 and 390.48 is: 585.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.32 : 1,818.40 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.32/1,818.40 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.32x = 1,818.40 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.32x = 710,048.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,048.83/1,212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.69

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