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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.22, 1,808.35 and 383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.22, 1,808.35 and 383.56 is: 575.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.22 : 1,808.35 = 383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.22/1,808.35 = 383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.22x = 1,808.35 × 383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.22x = 693,608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,608.81/1,205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.50

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