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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.47, 1,818.96 and 390.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.47, 1,818.96 and 390.83 is: 586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.47 : 1,818.96 = 390.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.47/1,818.96 = 390.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.47x = 1,818.96 × 390.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.47x = 710,893.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,893.58/1,212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.32

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