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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.73, 1,804.41 and 381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.73, 1,804.41 and 381.02 is: 571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.73 : 1,804.41 = 381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.73/1,804.41 = 381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.73x = 1,804.41 × 381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.73x = 687,507.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,507.28/1,202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.62

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