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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.62, 1,814.54 and 387.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.62, 1,814.54 and 387.69 is: 581.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.62 : 1,814.54 = 387.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.62/1,814.54 = 387.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.62x = 1,814.54 × 387.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.62x = 703,477.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,477.07/1,209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.57

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