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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.16, 1,813.50 and 387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.16, 1,813.50 and 387.28 is: 580.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.16 : 1,813.50 = 387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.16/1,813.50 = 387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.16x = 1,813.50 × 387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.16x = 702,332.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,332.28/1,209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.84

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