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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.75, 1,808.81 and 436.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.75, 1,808.81 and 436.43 is: 654.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.75 : 1,808.81 = 436.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.75/1,808.81 = 436.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.75x = 1,808.81 × 436.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.75x = 789,416.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,416.77/1,205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.71

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