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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.36, 1,809.54 and 384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.36, 1,809.54 and 384.60 is: 576.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.36 : 1,809.54 = 384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.36/1,809.54 = 384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.36x = 1,809.54 × 384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.36x = 695,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,949.08/1,206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.90

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