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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.77, 1,820.92 and 380.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.77, 1,820.92 and 380.82 is: 571.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.77 : 1,820.92 = 380.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.77/1,820.92 = 380.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.77x = 1,820.92 × 380.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.77x = 693,442.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,442.75/1,213.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.31

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