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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.48, 1,808.40 and 383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.48, 1,808.40 and 383.67 is: 575.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.48 : 1,808.40 = 383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.48/1,808.40 = 383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.48x = 1,808.40 × 383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.48x = 693,828.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,828.83/1,205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.56

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