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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.13, 1,804.23 and 369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.13, 1,804.23 and 369.94 is: 554.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.13 : 1,804.23 = 369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.13/1,804.23 = 369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.13x = 1,804.23 × 369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.13x = 667,456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,456.85/1,203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.77

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