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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.79, 1,805.74 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.79, 1,805.74 and 382.12 is: 573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.79 : 1,805.74 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.79/1,805.74 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.79x = 1,805.74 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.79x = 690,013.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,013.88/1,203.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.20

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