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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.28, 1,807.29 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.28, 1,807.29 and 383.40 is: 574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.28 : 1,807.29 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.28/1,807.29 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.28x = 1,807.29 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.28x = 692,914.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,914.99/1,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.90

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