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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.24, 1,806.90 and 556.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.24, 1,806.90 and 556.43 is: 834.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.24 : 1,806.90 = 556.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.24/1,806.90 = 556.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.24x = 1,806.90 × 556.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.24x = 1,005,413.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,413.37/1,205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.20

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