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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.19, 1,814.07 and 387.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.19, 1,814.07 and 387.47 is: 581.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.19 : 1,814.07 = 387.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.19/1,814.07 = 387.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.19x = 1,814.07 × 387.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.19x = 702,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,887.66/1,209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.29

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