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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.81, 1,804.22 and 381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.81, 1,804.22 and 381.08 is: 571.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.81 : 1,804.22 = 381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.81/1,804.22 = 381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.81x = 1,804.22 × 381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.81x = 687,541.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,541.23/1,202.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.61

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