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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.14, 1,807.70 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.14, 1,807.70 and 383.40 is: 575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.14 : 1,807.70 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.14/1,807.70 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.14x = 1,807.70 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.14x = 693,072.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,072.18/1,205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.10

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