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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.14, 1,812.34 and 386.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.14, 1,812.34 and 386.54 is: 579.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.14 : 1,812.34 = 386.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.14/1,812.34 = 386.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.14x = 1,812.34 × 386.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.14x = 700,541.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,541.90/1,208.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.85

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