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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.60, 1,803.82 and 381.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.60, 1,803.82 and 381.46 is: 572.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.60 : 1,803.82 = 381.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.60/1,803.82 = 381.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.60x = 1,803.82 × 381.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.60x = 688,083.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,083.81/1,202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.16

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