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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.67, 1,808.41 and 556.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.67, 1,808.41 and 556.41 is: 834.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.67 : 1,808.41 = 556.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.67/1,808.41 = 556.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.67x = 1,808.41 × 556.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.67x = 1,006,217.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,217.41/1,205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.57

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