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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.58, 1,812.48 and 386.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.58, 1,812.48 and 386.65 is: 579.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.58 : 1,812.48 = 386.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.58/1,812.48 = 386.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.58x = 1,812.48 × 386.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.58x = 700,797.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,797.99/1,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.85

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