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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.76, 1,808.84 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.76, 1,808.84 and 372.80 is: 559.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.76 : 1,808.84 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.76/1,808.84 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.76x = 1,808.84 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.76x = 674,335.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,335.55/1,205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.26

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