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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.44, 1,808.28 and 556.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.44, 1,808.28 and 556.36 is: 834.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.44 : 1,808.28 = 556.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.44/1,808.28 = 556.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.44x = 1,808.28 × 556.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.44x = 1,006,054.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,054.66/1,205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.60

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