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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.46, 1,804.99 and 381.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.46, 1,804.99 and 381.93 is: 572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.46 : 1,804.99 = 381.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.46/1,804.99 = 381.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.46x = 1,804.99 × 381.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.46x = 689,370.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,370.81/1,203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.82

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