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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.52, 1,812.96 and 386.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.52, 1,812.96 and 386.55 is: 579.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.52 : 1,812.96 = 386.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.52/1,812.96 = 386.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.52x = 1,812.96 × 386.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.52x = 700,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,799.69/1,208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.88

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