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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.95, 1,814.69 and 388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.95, 1,814.69 and 388.02 is: 581.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.95 : 1,814.69 = 388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.95/1,814.69 = 388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.95x = 1,814.69 × 388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.95x = 704,136.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,136.98/1,209.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.96

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