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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.74, 1,807.62 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.74, 1,807.62 and 383.50 is: 574.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.74 : 1,807.62 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.74/1,807.62 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.74x = 1,807.62 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.74x = 693,222.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,222.27/1,205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.94

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