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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.59, 1,808.37 and 620.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.59, 1,808.37 and 620.75 is: 931.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.59 : 1,808.37 = 620.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.59/1,808.37 = 620.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.59x = 1,808.37 × 620.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.59x = 1,122,545.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,545.68/1,205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.12

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