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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.58, 1,808.60 and 383.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.58, 1,808.60 and 383.77 is: 575.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.58 : 1,808.60 = 383.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.58/1,808.60 = 383.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.58x = 1,808.60 × 383.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.58x = 694,086.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,086.76/1,205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.73

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