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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.32, 1,807.68 and 383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.32, 1,807.68 and 383.18 is: 574.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.32 : 1,807.68 = 383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.32/1,807.68 = 383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.32x = 1,807.68 × 383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.32x = 692,666.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,666.82/1,205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.67

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