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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.18, 1,814.04 and 387.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.18, 1,814.04 and 387.42 is: 581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.18 : 1,814.04 = 387.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.18/1,814.04 = 387.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.18x = 1,814.04 × 387.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.18x = 702,795.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,795.38/1,209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.22

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