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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.48, 1,807.99 and 556.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.48, 1,807.99 and 556.07 is: 833.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.48 : 1,807.99 = 556.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.48/1,807.99 = 556.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.48x = 1,807.99 × 556.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.48x = 1,005,358.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,358.57/1,205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.99

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