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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.55, 1,805.64 and 381.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.55, 1,805.64 and 381.83 is: 572.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.55 : 1,805.64 = 381.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.55/1,805.64 = 381.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.55x = 1,805.64 × 381.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.55x = 689,437.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,437.06/1,203.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.84

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