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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.05, 1,804.56 and 313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.05, 1,804.56 and 313.58 is: 470.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.05 : 1,804.56 = 313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.05/1,804.56 = 313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.05x = 1,804.56 × 313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.05x = 565,878.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,878.44/1,203.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.37

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