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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.82, 1,804.29 and 380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.82, 1,804.29 and 380.96 is: 571.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.82 : 1,804.29 = 380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.82/1,804.29 = 380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.82x = 1,804.29 × 380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.82x = 687,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,362.32/1,202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.46

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