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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.78, 1,810.58 and 385.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.78, 1,810.58 and 385.17 is: 577.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.78 : 1,810.58 = 385.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.78/1,810.58 = 385.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.78x = 1,810.58 × 385.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.78x = 697,379.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,379.17/1,206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.88

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