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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.42, 1,811.39 and 385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.42, 1,811.39 and 385.76 is: 578.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.42 : 1,811.39 = 385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.42/1,811.39 = 385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.42x = 1,811.39 × 385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.42x = 698,764.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,764.41/1,207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.73

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