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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.03, 1,807.80 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.03, 1,807.80 and 383.20 is: 574.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.03 : 1,807.80 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.03/1,807.80 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.03x = 1,807.80 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.03x = 692,748.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,748.96/1,205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.88

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