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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.50, 1,808.53 and 620.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.50, 1,808.53 and 620.28 is: 930.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.50 : 1,808.53 = 620.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.50/1,808.53 = 620.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.50x = 1,808.53 × 620.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.50x = 1,121,794.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,794.99/1,205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.56

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