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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.24, 1,819.68 and 391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.24, 1,819.68 and 391.36 is: 586.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.24 : 1,819.68 = 391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.24/1,819.68 = 391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.24x = 1,819.68 × 391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.24x = 712,149.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,149.96/1,213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.98

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