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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.86, 1,810.56 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.86, 1,810.56 and 385.08 is: 577.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.86 : 1,810.56 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.86/1,810.56 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.86x = 1,810.56 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.86x = 697,210.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,210.44/1,206.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.71

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