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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.57, 1,813.58 and 387.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.57, 1,813.58 and 387.78 is: 581.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.57 : 1,813.58 = 387.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.57/1,813.58 = 387.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.57x = 1,813.58 × 387.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.57x = 703,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,270.05/1,209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.42

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