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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.18, 1,806.42 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.18, 1,806.42 and 382.16 is: 573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.18 : 1,806.42 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.18/1,806.42 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.18x = 1,806.42 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.18x = 690,342.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,342.42/1,204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.29

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