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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.32, 1,806.52 and 382.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.32, 1,806.52 and 382.57 is: 573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.32 : 1,806.52 = 382.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.32/1,806.52 = 382.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.32x = 1,806.52 × 382.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.32x = 691,120.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,120.36/1,204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.87

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