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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.97, 1,806 and 382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.97, 1,806 and 382.22 is: 573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.97 : 1,806 = 382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.97/1,806 = 382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.97x = 1,806 × 382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.97x = 690,289.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,289.32/1,203.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.34

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