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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.46, 1,818.69 and 390.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.46, 1,818.69 and 390.79 is: 586.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.46 : 1,818.69 = 390.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.46/1,818.69 = 390.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.46x = 1,818.69 × 390.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.46x = 710,725.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,725.87/1,212.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.19

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