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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.05, 1,814.33 and 387.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.05, 1,814.33 and 387.93 is: 582.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.05 : 1,814.33 = 387.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.05/1,814.33 = 387.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.05x = 1,814.33 × 387.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.05x = 703,840.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,840.81/1,209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.14

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