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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.36, 1,806.84 and 556.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.36, 1,806.84 and 556.44 is: 834.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.36 : 1,806.84 = 556.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.36/1,806.84 = 556.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.36x = 1,806.84 × 556.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.36x = 1,005,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,398.05/1,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.11

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