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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.85, 1,804.12 and 381.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.85, 1,804.12 and 381.13 is: 571.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.85 : 1,804.12 = 381.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.85/1,804.12 = 381.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.85x = 1,804.12 × 381.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.85x = 687,606.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,606.01/1,202.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.65

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