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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.34, 1,806.34 and 382.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.34, 1,806.34 and 382.61 is: 573.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.34 : 1,806.34 = 382.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.34/1,806.34 = 382.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.34x = 1,806.34 × 382.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.34x = 691,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,123.75/1,204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.86

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