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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.51, 1,820.46 and 391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.51, 1,820.46 and 391.68 is: 587.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.51 : 1,820.46 = 391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.51/1,820.46 = 391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.51x = 1,820.46 × 391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.51x = 713,037.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,037.77/1,213.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.58

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