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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.45, 1,806.41 and 382.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.45, 1,806.41 and 382.79 is: 574.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.45 : 1,806.41 = 382.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.45/1,806.41 = 382.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.45x = 1,806.41 × 382.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.45x = 691,481.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,481.16/1,204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.11

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