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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.24, 1,805.12 and 381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.24, 1,805.12 and 381.56 is: 572.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.24 : 1,805.12 = 381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.24/1,805.12 = 381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.24x = 1,805.12 × 381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.24x = 688,761.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,761.59/1,203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.42

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