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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.06, 1,805.70 and 382.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.06, 1,805.70 and 382.30 is: 573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.06 : 1,805.70 = 382.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.06/1,805.70 = 382.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.06x = 1,805.70 × 382.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.06x = 690,319.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,319.11/1,204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.33

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