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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.88, 1,806.02 and 382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.88, 1,806.02 and 382.40 is: 573.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.88 : 1,806.02 = 382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.88/1,806.02 = 382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.88x = 1,806.02 × 382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.88x = 690,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,622.05/1,203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.66

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