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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.64, 1,818.58 and 390.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.64, 1,818.58 and 390.73 is: 585.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.64 : 1,818.58 = 390.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.64/1,818.58 = 390.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.64x = 1,818.58 × 390.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.64x = 710,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,573.76/1,212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.97

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