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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.94, 1,810.52 and 385.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.94, 1,810.52 and 385.01 is: 577.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.94 : 1,810.52 = 385.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.94/1,810.52 = 385.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.94x = 1,810.52 × 385.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.94x = 697,073.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,073.79/1,206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.56

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