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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.84, 1,820.34 and 391.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.84, 1,820.34 and 391.91 is: 587.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.84 : 1,820.34 = 391.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.84/1,820.34 = 391.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.84x = 1,820.34 × 391.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.84x = 713,400.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,400.35/1,213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.72

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