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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.06, 1,813.59 and 387.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.06, 1,813.59 and 387.33 is: 581.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.06 : 1,813.59 = 387.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.06/1,813.59 = 387.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.06x = 1,813.59 × 387.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.06x = 702,457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,457.81/1,209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.00

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