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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.32, 1,809.33 and 384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.32, 1,809.33 and 384.68 is: 576.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.32 : 1,809.33 = 384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.32/1,809.33 = 384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.32x = 1,809.33 × 384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.32x = 696,002.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,002.58/1,206.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.96

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