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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.52, 1,808.36 and 383.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.52, 1,808.36 and 383.86 is: 575.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.52 : 1,808.36 = 383.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.52/1,808.36 = 383.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.52x = 1,808.36 × 383.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.52x = 694,157.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,157.07/1,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.82

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