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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.14, 1,806.27 and 382.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.14, 1,806.27 and 382.39 is: 573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.14 : 1,806.27 = 382.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.14/1,806.27 = 382.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.14x = 1,806.27 × 382.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.14x = 690,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,699.59/1,204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.60

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