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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.83, 1,830.16 and 387.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.83, 1,830.16 and 387.03 is: 580.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.83 : 1,830.16 = 387.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.83/1,830.16 = 387.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.83x = 1,830.16 × 387.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.83x = 708,325.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,325.86/1,219.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.67

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