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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.26, 1,804.94 and 381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.26, 1,804.94 and 381.52 is: 572.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.26 : 1,804.94 = 381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.26/1,804.94 = 381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.26x = 1,804.94 × 381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.26x = 688,617.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,617.15/1,203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.29

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