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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.32, 1,819.98 and 391.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.32, 1,819.98 and 391.59 is: 587.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.32 : 1,819.98 = 391.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.32/1,819.98 = 391.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.32x = 1,819.98 × 391.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.32x = 712,685.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,685.97/1,213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.39

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