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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.36, 1,806.66 and 555.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.36, 1,806.66 and 555.16 is: 832.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.36 : 1,806.66 = 555.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.36/1,806.66 = 555.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.36x = 1,806.66 × 555.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.36x = 1,002,985.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,985.37/1,204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.80

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