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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206, 1,808.96 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206, 1,808.96 and 384.32 is: 576.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206 : 1,808.96 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206/1,808.96 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206x = 1,808.96 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206x = 695,219.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,219.51/1,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.47

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