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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.36, 1,813.95 and 388.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.36, 1,813.95 and 388.23 is: 582.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.36 : 1,813.95 = 388.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.36/1,813.95 = 388.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.36x = 1,813.95 × 388.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.36x = 704,229.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,229.81/1,209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.32

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