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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.02, 1,808.20 and 555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.02, 1,808.20 and 555.76 is: 833.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.02 : 1,808.20 = 555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.02/1,808.20 = 555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.02x = 1,808.20 × 555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.02x = 1,004,925.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,925.23/1,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.95

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