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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.60, 1,814.30 and 387.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.60, 1,814.30 and 387.65 is: 581.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.60 : 1,814.30 = 387.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.60/1,814.30 = 387.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.60x = 1,814.30 × 387.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.60x = 703,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,306.92/1,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.44

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