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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.44, 1,805.98 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.44, 1,805.98 and 382.56 is: 573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.44 : 1,805.98 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.44/1,805.98 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.44x = 1,805.98 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.44x = 690,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,895.71/1,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.62

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