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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.71, 1,812.94 and 387.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.71, 1,812.94 and 387.57 is: 581.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.71 : 1,812.94 = 387.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.71/1,812.94 = 387.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.71x = 1,812.94 × 387.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.71x = 702,640.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,640.19/1,208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.32

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