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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.29, 1,807.91 and 372.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.29, 1,807.91 and 372.36 is: 558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.29 : 1,807.91 = 372.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.29/1,807.91 = 372.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.29x = 1,807.91 × 372.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.29x = 673,193.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,193.37/1,205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.53

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