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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.34, 1,806.50 and 382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.34, 1,806.50 and 382.66 is: 573.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.34 : 1,806.50 = 382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.34/1,806.50 = 382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.34x = 1,806.50 × 382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.34x = 691,271.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,271.73/1,204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.99

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