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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.68, 1,820.73 and 392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.68, 1,820.73 and 392.21 is: 588.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.68 : 1,820.73 = 392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.68/1,820.73 = 392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.68x = 1,820.73 × 392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.68x = 714,108.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,108.51/1,213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.38

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