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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.22, 1,810.68 and 385.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.22, 1,810.68 and 385.43 is: 578.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.22 : 1,810.68 = 385.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.22/1,810.68 = 385.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.22x = 1,810.68 × 385.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.22x = 697,886.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,886.83/1,207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.09

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