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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.59, 1,808.21 and 383.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.59, 1,808.21 and 383.95 is: 575.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.59 : 1,808.21 = 383.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.59/1,808.21 = 383.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.59x = 1,808.21 × 383.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.59x = 694,262.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,262.23/1,205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.87

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