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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.60, 1,808.60 and 425.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.60, 1,808.60 and 425.57 is: 638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.60 : 1,808.60 = 425.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.60/1,808.60 = 425.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.60x = 1,808.60 × 425.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.60x = 769,685.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,685.90/1,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.43

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