Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.28, 1,820 and 588.38
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,213.28, 1,820 and 588.38 is: 882.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,213.28 : 1,820 = 588.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,213.28/1,820 = 588.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,213.28x = 1,820 × 588.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,213.28x = 1,070,851.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,070,851.60/1,213.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882.61
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