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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.02, 1,813.02 and 387.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.02, 1,813.02 and 387.06 is: 580.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.02 : 1,813.02 = 387.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.02/1,813.02 = 387.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.02x = 1,813.02 × 387.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.02x = 701,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,747.52/1,209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.43

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