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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.60, 1,808.54 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.60, 1,808.54 and 383.58 is: 575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.60 : 1,808.54 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.60/1,808.54 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.60x = 1,808.54 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.60x = 693,717.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,717.86/1,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.42

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