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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.43, 1,820.57 and 391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.43, 1,820.57 and 391.73 is: 587.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.43 : 1,820.57 = 391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.43/1,820.57 = 391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.43x = 1,820.57 × 391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.43x = 713,171.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,171.89/1,213.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.73

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