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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.87, 1,804.39 and 381.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.87, 1,804.39 and 381.16 is: 571.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.87 : 1,804.39 = 381.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.87/1,804.39 = 381.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.87x = 1,804.39 × 381.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.87x = 687,761.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,761.29/1,202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.77

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