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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.93, 1,807.45 and 383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.93, 1,807.45 and 383.12 is: 574.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.93 : 1,807.45 = 383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.93/1,807.45 = 383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.93x = 1,807.45 × 383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.93x = 692,467.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,467.03/1,204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.69

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