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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.91, 1,819.46 and 390.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.91, 1,819.46 and 390.98 is: 586.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.91 : 1,819.46 = 390.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.91/1,819.46 = 390.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.91x = 1,819.46 × 390.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.91x = 711,378.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,378.00/1,212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.51

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