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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.44, 1,808.52 and 539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.44, 1,808.52 and 539.20 is: 808.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.44 : 1,808.52 = 539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.44/1,808.52 = 539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.44x = 1,808.52 × 539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.44x = 975,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,153.98/1,205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.96

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