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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.67, 1,809.96 and 384.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.67, 1,809.96 and 384.92 is: 577.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.67 : 1,809.96 = 384.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.67/1,809.96 = 384.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.67x = 1,809.96 × 384.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.67x = 696,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,689.80/1,206.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.37

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