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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.32, 1,811.26 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.32, 1,811.26 and 385.56 is: 578.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.32 : 1,811.26 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.32/1,811.26 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.32x = 1,811.26 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.32x = 698,349.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,349.41/1,207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.43

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