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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.85, 1,814.82 and 388.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.85, 1,814.82 and 388.11 is: 582.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.85 : 1,814.82 = 388.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.85/1,814.82 = 388.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.85x = 1,814.82 × 388.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.85x = 704,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,349.79/1,209.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.18

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