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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.36, 1,807.24 and 435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.36, 1,807.24 and 435.76 is: 653.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.36 : 1,807.24 = 435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.36/1,807.24 = 435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.36x = 1,807.24 × 435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.36x = 787,522.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,522.90/1,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.35

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