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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.61, 1,813.02 and 386.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.61, 1,813.02 and 386.69 is: 580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.61 : 1,813.02 = 386.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.61/1,813.02 = 386.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.61x = 1,813.02 × 386.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.61x = 701,069.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,069.45/1,208.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.06

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