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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.38, 1,812.54 and 386.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.38, 1,812.54 and 386.71 is: 580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.38 : 1,812.54 = 386.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.38/1,812.54 = 386.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.38x = 1,812.54 × 386.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.38x = 700,927.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,927.34/1,208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.06

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