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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.29, 1,804.91 and 381.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.29, 1,804.91 and 381.41 is: 572.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.29 : 1,804.91 = 381.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.29/1,804.91 = 381.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.29x = 1,804.91 × 381.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.29x = 688,402.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,402.65/1,203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.10

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