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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.11, 1,804.66 and 381.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.11, 1,804.66 and 381.45 is: 572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.11 : 1,804.66 = 381.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.11/1,804.66 = 381.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.11x = 1,804.66 × 381.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.11x = 688,386.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,386.60/1,203.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.18

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