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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.24, 2,118.12 and 386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.24, 2,118.12 and 386 is: 578.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.24 : 2,118.12 = 386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.24/2,118.12 = 386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.24x = 2,118.12 × 386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.24x = 817,594.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,594.32/1,412.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.93

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