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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.36, 1,811.04 and 385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.36, 1,811.04 and 385.60 is: 578.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.36 : 1,811.04 = 385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.36/1,811.04 = 385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.36x = 1,811.04 × 385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.36x = 698,337.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,337.02/1,207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.40

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