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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.38, 1,808.25 and 425.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.38, 1,808.25 and 425.47 is: 638.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.38 : 1,808.25 = 425.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.38/1,808.25 = 425.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.38x = 1,808.25 × 425.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.38x = 769,356.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,356.13/1,205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.27

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