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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.53, 1,811.34 and 386.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.53, 1,811.34 and 386.31 is: 579.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.53 : 1,811.34 = 386.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.53/1,811.34 = 386.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.53x = 1,811.34 × 386.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.53x = 699,738.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,738.76/1,207.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.48

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