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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.74, 1,807.35 and 556.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.74, 1,807.35 and 556.66 is: 834.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.74 : 1,807.35 = 556.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.74/1,807.35 = 556.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.74x = 1,807.35 × 556.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.74x = 1,006,079.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,079.45/1,205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.41

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