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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.06, 1,807.57 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.06, 1,807.57 and 383.32 is: 574.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.06 : 1,807.57 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.06/1,807.57 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.06x = 1,807.57 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.06x = 692,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,875.77/1,205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.97

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