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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.67, 1,812.96 and 386.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.67, 1,812.96 and 386.99 is: 580.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.67 : 1,812.96 = 386.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.67/1,812.96 = 386.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.67x = 1,812.96 × 386.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.67x = 701,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,597.39/1,208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.47

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