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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.26, 1,807.98 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.26, 1,807.98 and 383.50 is: 575.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.26 : 1,807.98 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.26/1,807.98 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.26x = 1,807.98 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.26x = 693,360.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,360.33/1,205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.28

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