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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.76, 1,813 and 386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.76, 1,813 and 386.76 is: 580.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.76 : 1,813 = 386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.76/1,813 = 386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.76x = 1,813 × 386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.76x = 701,195.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,195.88/1,208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.10

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