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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.80, 1,810.30 and 385.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.80, 1,810.30 and 385.05 is: 577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.80 : 1,810.30 = 385.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.80/1,810.30 = 385.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.80x = 1,810.30 × 385.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.80x = 697,056.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,056.02/1,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.61

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