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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.09, 1,807.56 and 424.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.09, 1,807.56 and 424.79 is: 637.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.09 : 1,807.56 = 424.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.09/1,807.56 = 424.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.09x = 1,807.56 × 424.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.09x = 767,824.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,824.37/1,205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.15

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