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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.68, 1,808.58 and 383.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.68, 1,808.58 and 383.87 is: 575.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.68 : 1,808.58 = 383.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.68/1,808.58 = 383.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.68x = 1,808.58 × 383.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.68x = 694,259.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,259.60/1,205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.82

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