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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.31, 1,807.97 and 293.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.31, 1,807.97 and 293.31 is: 439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.31 : 1,807.97 = 293.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.31/1,807.97 = 293.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.31x = 1,807.97 × 293.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.31x = 530,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,295.68/1,205.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.97

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