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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.35, 1,813.92 and 387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.35, 1,813.92 and 387.40 is: 581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.35 : 1,813.92 = 387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.35/1,813.92 = 387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.35x = 1,813.92 × 387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.35x = 702,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,708.07/1,209.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.07

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