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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.82, 1,815.01 and 388.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.82, 1,815.01 and 388.03 is: 582.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.82 : 1,815.01 = 388.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.82/1,815.01 = 388.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.82x = 1,815.01 × 388.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.82x = 704,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,269.26/1,209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.13

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