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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.09, 1,807.88 and 383.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.09, 1,807.88 and 383.42 is: 575.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.09 : 1,807.88 = 383.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.09/1,807.88 = 383.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.09x = 1,807.88 × 383.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.09x = 693,166.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,166.39/1,205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.20

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