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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.76, 1,808.88 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.76, 1,808.88 and 436.32 is: 654.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.76 : 1,808.88 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.76/1,808.88 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.76x = 1,808.88 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.76x = 789,250.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,250.52/1,205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.57

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