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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.31, 1,813.57 and 387.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.31, 1,813.57 and 387.39 is: 580.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.31 : 1,813.57 = 387.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.31/1,813.57 = 387.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.31x = 1,813.57 × 387.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.31x = 702,557.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,557.91/1,209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.96

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