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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.11, 1,808.40 and 547.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.11, 1,808.40 and 547.46 is: 821.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.11 : 1,808.40 = 547.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.11/1,808.40 = 547.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.11x = 1,808.40 × 547.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.11x = 990,017.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,017.62/1,205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.52

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