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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.13, 1,813.66 and 387.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.13, 1,813.66 and 387.46 is: 581.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.13 : 1,813.66 = 387.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.13/1,813.66 = 387.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.13x = 1,813.66 × 387.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.13x = 702,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,720.70/1,209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.18

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