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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.76, 1,820.81 and 392.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.76, 1,820.81 and 392.03 is: 588.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.76 : 1,820.81 = 392.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.76/1,820.81 = 392.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.76x = 1,820.81 × 392.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.76x = 713,814.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,814.74/1,213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.10

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