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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.38, 1,807.92 and 383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.38, 1,807.92 and 383.74 is: 575.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.38 : 1,807.92 = 383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.38/1,807.92 = 383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.38x = 1,807.92 × 383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.38x = 693,766.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,766.70/1,205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.56

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