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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.87, 1,808.83 and 384.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.87, 1,808.83 and 384.15 is: 576.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.87 : 1,808.83 = 384.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.87/1,808.83 = 384.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.87x = 1,808.83 × 384.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.87x = 694,862.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,862.04/1,205.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.23

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