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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.19, 1,804.11 and 381.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.19, 1,804.11 and 381.31 is: 571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.19 : 1,804.11 = 381.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.19/1,804.11 = 381.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.19x = 1,804.11 × 381.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.19x = 687,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,925.18/1,203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.75

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