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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.48, 1,814.40 and 387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.48, 1,814.40 and 387.68 is: 581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.48 : 1,814.40 = 387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.48/1,814.40 = 387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.48x = 1,814.40 × 387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.48x = 703,406.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,406.59/1,209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.58

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