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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.68, 1,808.76 and 436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.68, 1,808.76 and 436.24 is: 654.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.68 : 1,808.76 = 436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.68/1,808.76 = 436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.68x = 1,808.76 × 436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.68x = 789,053.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,053.46/1,205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.45

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