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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.98, 1,813.47 and 387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.98, 1,813.47 and 387.24 is: 580.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.98 : 1,813.47 = 387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.98/1,813.47 = 387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.98x = 1,813.47 × 387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.98x = 702,248.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,248.12/1,208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.86

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