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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.74, 1,808.59 and 384.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.74, 1,808.59 and 384.00 is: 576.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.74 : 1,808.59 = 384.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.74/1,808.59 = 384.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.74x = 1,808.59 × 384.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.74x = 694,504.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,504.79/1,205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.00

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