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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.75, 1,805.88 and 382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.75, 1,805.88 and 382.09 is: 573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.75 : 1,805.88 = 382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.75/1,805.88 = 382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.75x = 1,805.88 × 382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.75x = 689,999.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,999.66/1,203.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.21

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