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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.32, 1,805.30 and 381.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.32, 1,805.30 and 381.61 is: 572.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.32 : 1,805.30 = 381.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.32/1,805.30 = 381.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.32x = 1,805.30 × 381.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.32x = 688,920.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,920.53/1,203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.52

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