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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.15, 1,813.77 and 387.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.15, 1,813.77 and 387.45 is: 581.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.15 : 1,813.77 = 387.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.15/1,813.77 = 387.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.15x = 1,813.77 × 387.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.15x = 702,745.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,745.19/1,209.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.19

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