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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.17, 1,810.77 and 385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.17, 1,810.77 and 385.53 is: 578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.17 : 1,810.77 = 385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.17/1,810.77 = 385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.17x = 1,810.77 × 385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.17x = 698,106.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,106.16/1,207.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.30

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