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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.85, 1,805.83 and 382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.85, 1,805.83 and 382.24 is: 573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.85 : 1,805.83 = 382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.85/1,805.83 = 382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.85x = 1,805.83 × 382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.85x = 690,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,261.76/1,203.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.38

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