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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.44, 1,808.43 and 435.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.44, 1,808.43 and 435.94 is: 654.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.44 : 1,808.43 = 435.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.44/1,808.43 = 435.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.44x = 1,808.43 × 435.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.44x = 788,362.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,362.45/1,205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.01

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