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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.69, 1,805.79 and 370.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.69, 1,805.79 and 370.75 is: 556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.69 : 1,805.79 = 370.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.69/1,805.79 = 370.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.69x = 1,805.79 × 370.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.69x = 669,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,496.64/1,203.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.21

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