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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.97, 1,812.31 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.97, 1,812.31 and 386.72 is: 579.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.97 : 1,812.31 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.97/1,812.31 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.97x = 1,812.31 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.97x = 700,846.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,846.49/1,208.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.71

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