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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.19, 1,807.79 and 555.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.19, 1,807.79 and 555.77 is: 833.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.19 : 1,807.79 = 555.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.19/1,807.79 = 555.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.19x = 1,807.79 × 555.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.19x = 1,004,717.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,717.19/1,205.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.66

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