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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.86, 1,805.84 and 382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.86, 1,805.84 and 382.19 is: 573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.86 : 1,805.84 = 382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.86/1,805.84 = 382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.86x = 1,805.84 × 382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.86x = 690,163.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,163.05/1,203.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.29

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