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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.24, 1,813.80 and 387.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.24, 1,813.80 and 387.55 is: 581.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.24 : 1,813.80 = 387.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.24/1,813.80 = 387.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.24x = 1,813.80 × 387.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.24x = 702,938.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,938.19/1,209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.31

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