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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.04, 1,804.89 and 381.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.04, 1,804.89 and 381.29 is: 572.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.04 : 1,804.89 = 381.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.04/1,804.89 = 381.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.04x = 1,804.89 × 381.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.04x = 688,186.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,186.51/1,203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.04

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