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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.77, 1,807.38 and 383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.77, 1,807.38 and 383.10 is: 574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.77 : 1,807.38 = 383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.77/1,807.38 = 383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.77x = 1,807.38 × 383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.77x = 692,407.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,407.28/1,204.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.72

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