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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.38, 1,819.16 and 391.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.38, 1,819.16 and 391.18 is: 586.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.38 : 1,819.16 = 391.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.38/1,819.16 = 391.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.38x = 1,819.16 × 391.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.38x = 711,619.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,619.01/1,213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.48

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