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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.53, 1,820.52 and 391.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.53, 1,820.52 and 391.79 is: 587.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.53 : 1,820.52 = 391.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.53/1,820.52 = 391.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.53x = 1,820.52 × 391.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.53x = 713,252.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,252.43/1,213.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.75

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