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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.23, 1,806.33 and 382.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.23, 1,806.33 and 382.35 is: 573.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.23 : 1,806.33 = 382.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.23/1,806.33 = 382.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.23x = 1,806.33 × 382.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.23x = 690,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,658.48/1,204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.53

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