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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.84, 1,818.10 and 390.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.84, 1,818.10 and 390.53 is: 585.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.84 : 1,818.10 = 390.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.84/1,818.10 = 390.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.84x = 1,818.10 × 390.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.84x = 710,022.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,022.59/1,212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.42

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