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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.59, 1,814.39 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.59, 1,814.39 and 387.84 is: 581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.59 : 1,814.39 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.59/1,814.39 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.59x = 1,814.39 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.59x = 703,693.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,693.02/1,209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.76

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