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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.68, 1,807.08 and 382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.68, 1,807.08 and 382.87 is: 574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.68 : 1,807.08 = 382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.68/1,807.08 = 382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.68x = 1,807.08 × 382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.68x = 691,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,876.72/1,204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.32

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