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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.93, 1,805.90 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.93, 1,805.90 and 382.20 is: 573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.93 : 1,805.90 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.93/1,805.90 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.93x = 1,805.90 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.93x = 690,214.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,214.98/1,203.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.30

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