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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.84, 1,805.94 and 381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.84, 1,805.94 and 381.92 is: 572.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.84 : 1,805.94 = 381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.84/1,805.94 = 381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.84x = 1,805.94 × 381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.84x = 689,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,724.60/1,203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.94

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