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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.84, 1,812.28 and 386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.84, 1,812.28 and 386.60 is: 579.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.84 : 1,812.28 = 386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.84/1,812.28 = 386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.84x = 1,812.28 × 386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.84x = 700,627.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,627.45/1,208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.59

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