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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.85, 1,807.25 and 383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.85, 1,807.25 and 383.18 is: 574.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.85 : 1,807.25 = 383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.85/1,807.25 = 383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.85x = 1,807.25 × 383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.85x = 692,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,491.10/1,204.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.75

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