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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.08, 1,813.23 and 387.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.08, 1,813.23 and 387.16 is: 580.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.08 : 1,813.23 = 387.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.08/1,813.23 = 387.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.08x = 1,813.23 × 387.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.08x = 701,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,999.12/1,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.61

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