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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.52, 1,806.86 and 382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.52, 1,806.86 and 382.86 is: 574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.52 : 1,806.86 = 382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.52/1,806.86 = 382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.52x = 1,806.86 × 382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.52x = 691,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,772.51/1,204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.32

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