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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.47, 1,809.81 and 384.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.47, 1,809.81 and 384.86 is: 577.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.47 : 1,809.81 = 384.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.47/1,809.81 = 384.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.47x = 1,809.81 × 384.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.47x = 696,528.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,528.00/1,206.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.33

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