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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.56, 1,814.70 and 387.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.56, 1,814.70 and 387.95 is: 582.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.56 : 1,814.70 = 387.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.56/1,814.70 = 387.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.56x = 1,814.70 × 387.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.56x = 704,012.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,012.87/1,209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.04

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