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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.76, 1,805.73 and 382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.76, 1,805.73 and 382.10 is: 573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.76 : 1,805.73 = 382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.76/1,805.73 = 382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.76x = 1,805.73 × 382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.76x = 689,973.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,973.95/1,203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.18

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