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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.30, 1,806.50 and 382.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.30, 1,806.50 and 382.63 is: 573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.30 : 1,806.50 = 382.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.30/1,806.50 = 382.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.30x = 1,806.50 × 382.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.30x = 691,221.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,221.10/1,204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.96

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