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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.13, 1,804.41 and 381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.13, 1,804.41 and 381.25 is: 571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.13 : 1,804.41 = 381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.13/1,804.41 = 381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.13x = 1,804.41 × 381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.13x = 687,922.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,922.29/1,203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.78

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