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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.06, 1,804.90 and 381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.06, 1,804.90 and 381.30 is: 572.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.06 : 1,804.90 = 381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.06/1,804.90 = 381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.06x = 1,804.90 × 381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.06x = 688,208.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,208.37/1,203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.05

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