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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.73, 1,811.76 and 385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.73, 1,811.76 and 385.72 is: 578.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.73 : 1,811.76 = 385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.73/1,811.76 = 385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.73x = 1,811.76 × 385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.73x = 698,832.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,832.27/1,207.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.63

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