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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.07, 1,806.99 and 556.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.07, 1,806.99 and 556.26 is: 834.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.07 : 1,806.99 = 556.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.07/1,806.99 = 556.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.07x = 1,806.99 × 556.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.07x = 1,005,156.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,156.26/1,205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.11

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