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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.40, 1,809.72 and 384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.40, 1,809.72 and 384.52 is: 576.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.40 : 1,809.72 = 384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.40/1,809.72 = 384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.40x = 1,809.72 × 384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.40x = 695,873.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,873.53/1,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.82

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