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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.03, 1,806.30 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.03, 1,806.30 and 382.20 is: 573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.03 : 1,806.30 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.03/1,806.30 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.03x = 1,806.30 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.03x = 690,367.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,367.86/1,204.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.38

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