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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.98, 1,807.65 and 383.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.98, 1,807.65 and 383.17 is: 574.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.98 : 1,807.65 = 383.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.98/1,807.65 = 383.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.98x = 1,807.65 × 383.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.98x = 692,637.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,637.25/1,204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.81

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