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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.96, 1,810.56 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.96, 1,810.56 and 385.02 is: 577.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.96 : 1,810.56 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.96/1,810.56 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.96x = 1,810.56 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.96x = 697,101.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,101.81/1,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.57

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