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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.17, 1,810.80 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.17, 1,810.80 and 385.56 is: 578.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.17 : 1,810.80 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.17/1,810.80 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.17x = 1,810.80 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.17x = 698,172.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,172.05/1,207.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.35

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