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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.75, 1,806.57 and 555.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.75, 1,806.57 and 555.13 is: 832.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.75 : 1,806.57 = 555.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.75/1,806.57 = 555.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.75x = 1,806.57 × 555.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.75x = 1,002,881.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,881.20/1,204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.44

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