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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.14, 1,804.86 and 381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.14, 1,804.86 and 381.54 is: 572.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.14 : 1,804.86 = 381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.14/1,804.86 = 381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.14x = 1,804.86 × 381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.14x = 688,626.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,626.28/1,203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.36

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