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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.75, 1,807.37 and 383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.75, 1,807.37 and 383.02 is: 574.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.75 : 1,807.37 = 383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.75/1,807.37 = 383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.75x = 1,807.37 × 383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.75x = 692,258.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,258.86/1,204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.61

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