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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.27, 1,807.97 and 384.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.27, 1,807.97 and 384.06 is: 576.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.27 : 1,807.97 = 384.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.27/1,807.97 = 384.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.27x = 1,807.97 × 384.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.27x = 694,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,367.04/1,205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.11

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