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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.92, 1,808.88 and 384.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.92, 1,808.88 and 384.27 is: 576.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.92 : 1,808.88 = 384.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.92/1,808.88 = 384.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.92x = 1,808.88 × 384.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.92x = 695,098.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,098.32/1,205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.41

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