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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.54, 1,807.22 and 435.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.54, 1,807.22 and 435.50 is: 652.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.54 : 1,807.22 = 435.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.54/1,807.22 = 435.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.54x = 1,807.22 × 435.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.54x = 787,044.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,044.31/1,205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.86

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