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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.26, 1,804.59 and 381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.26, 1,804.59 and 381.38 is: 571.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.26 : 1,804.59 = 381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.26/1,804.59 = 381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.26x = 1,804.59 × 381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.26x = 688,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,225.51/1,203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.97

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