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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.06, 1,810.89 and 385.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.06, 1,810.89 and 385.33 is: 578.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.06 : 1,810.89 = 385.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.06/1,810.89 = 385.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.06x = 1,810.89 × 385.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.06x = 697,790.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,790.24/1,207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.09

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