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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.44, 1,806.40 and 382.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.44, 1,806.40 and 382.78 is: 574.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.44 : 1,806.40 = 382.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.44/1,806.40 = 382.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.44x = 1,806.40 × 382.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.44x = 691,453.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,453.79/1,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.09

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