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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.40, 1,813.17 and 387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.40, 1,813.17 and 387.20 is: 580.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.40 : 1,813.17 = 387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.40/1,813.17 = 387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.40x = 1,813.17 × 387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.40x = 702,059.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,059.42/1,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.50

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