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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.76, 1,811.88 and 386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.76, 1,811.88 and 386.12 is: 579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.76 : 1,811.88 = 386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.76/1,811.88 = 386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.76x = 1,811.88 × 386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.76x = 699,603.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,603.11/1,207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.26

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