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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.91, 1,807.43 and 383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.91, 1,807.43 and 383.25 is: 574.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.91 : 1,807.43 = 383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.91/1,807.43 = 383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.91x = 1,807.43 × 383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.91x = 692,686.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,686.59/1,204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.89

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