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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.98, 1,810.43 and 385.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.98, 1,810.43 and 385.30 is: 577.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.98 : 1,810.43 = 385.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.98/1,810.43 = 385.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.98x = 1,810.43 × 385.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.98x = 697,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,558.68/1,206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.94

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