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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.87, 1,804.20 and 381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.87, 1,804.20 and 381.69 is: 572.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.87 : 1,804.20 = 381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.87/1,804.20 = 381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.87x = 1,804.20 × 381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.87x = 688,634.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,634.17/1,202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.49

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