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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.73, 1,804.37 and 381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.73, 1,804.37 and 381.06 is: 571.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.73 : 1,804.37 = 381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.73/1,804.37 = 381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.73x = 1,804.37 × 381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.73x = 687,571.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,571.33/1,202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.68

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