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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.62, 1,805.16 and 381.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.62, 1,805.16 and 381.74 is: 572.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.62 : 1,805.16 = 381.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.62/1,805.16 = 381.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.62x = 1,805.16 × 381.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.62x = 689,106.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,106.29/1,203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.53

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