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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.46, 1,808.49 and 556.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.46, 1,808.49 and 556.65 is: 835.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.46 : 1,808.49 = 556.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.46/1,808.49 = 556.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.46x = 1,808.49 × 556.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.46x = 1,006,695.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,695.96/1,205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.11

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