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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.29, 1,805.01 and 381.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.29, 1,805.01 and 381.59 is: 572.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.29 : 1,805.01 = 381.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.29/1,805.01 = 381.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.29x = 1,805.01 × 381.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.29x = 688,773.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,773.77/1,203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.41

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