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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.52, 1,814.58 and 387.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.52, 1,814.58 and 387.78 is: 581.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.52 : 1,814.58 = 387.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.52/1,814.58 = 387.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.52x = 1,814.58 × 387.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.52x = 703,657.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,657.83/1,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.77

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