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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.08, 1,808.16 and 556.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.08, 1,808.16 and 556.30 is: 834.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.08 : 1,808.16 = 556.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.08/1,808.16 = 556.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.08x = 1,808.16 × 556.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.08x = 1,005,879.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,879.41/1,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.70

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