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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.82, 1,813.44 and 387.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.82, 1,813.44 and 387.16 is: 580.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.82 : 1,813.44 = 387.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.82/1,813.44 = 387.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.82x = 1,813.44 × 387.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.82x = 702,091.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,091.43/1,208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.81

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