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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.07, 1,805.91 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.07, 1,805.91 and 382.16 is: 573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.07 : 1,805.91 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.07/1,805.91 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.07x = 1,805.91 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.07x = 690,146.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,146.57/1,204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.18

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