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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.54, 1,803.69 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.54, 1,803.69 and 381.20 is: 571.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.54 : 1,803.69 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.54/1,803.69 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.54x = 1,803.69 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.54x = 687,557.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,557.61/1,202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.76

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