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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.68, 1,806.66 and 555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.68, 1,806.66 and 555 is: 832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.68 : 1,806.66 = 555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.68/1,806.66 = 555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.68x = 1,806.66 × 555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.68x = 1,002,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,696.30/1,204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.33

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