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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.86, 1,807.08 and 555.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.86, 1,807.08 and 555.54 is: 833.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.86 : 1,807.08 = 555.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.86/1,807.08 = 555.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.86x = 1,807.08 × 555.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.86x = 1,003,905.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,905.22/1,204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.21

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