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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.94, 1,809.03 and 556.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.94, 1,809.03 and 556.86 is: 835.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.94 : 1,809.03 = 556.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.94/1,809.03 = 556.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.94x = 1,809.03 × 556.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.94x = 1,007,376.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,376.45/1,205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.35

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