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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.04, 1,807.62 and 383.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.04, 1,807.62 and 383.37 is: 575.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.04 : 1,807.62 = 383.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.04/1,807.62 = 383.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.04x = 1,807.62 × 383.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.04x = 692,987.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,987.28/1,205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.07

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