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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.38, 1,811.90 and 375.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.38, 1,811.90 and 375.21 is: 562.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.38 : 1,811.90 = 375.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.38/1,811.90 = 375.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.38x = 1,811.90 × 375.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.38x = 679,841.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,841.12/1,208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.61

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