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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.23, 1,807.98 and 425.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.23, 1,807.98 and 425.06 is: 637.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.23 : 1,807.98 = 425.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.23/1,807.98 = 425.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.23x = 1,807.98 × 425.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.23x = 768,508.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,508.69/1,205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.65

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