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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.45, 1,808.43 and 383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.45, 1,808.43 and 383.78 is: 575.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.45 : 1,808.43 = 383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.45/1,808.43 = 383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.45x = 1,808.43 × 383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.45x = 694,042.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,042.35/1,205.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.75

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