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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.06, 1,819.62 and 391.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.06, 1,819.62 and 391.42 is: 587.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.06 : 1,819.62 = 391.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.06/1,819.62 = 391.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.06x = 1,819.62 × 391.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.06x = 712,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,235.66/1,213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.14

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