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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.51, 1,808.46 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.51, 1,808.46 and 383.58 is: 575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.51 : 1,808.46 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.51/1,808.46 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.51x = 1,808.46 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.51x = 693,689.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,689.09/1,205.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.43

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