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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206, 1,809 and 373.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206, 1,809 and 373.07 is: 559.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206 : 1,809 = 373.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206/1,809 = 373.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206x = 1,809 × 373.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206x = 674,874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,874.59/1,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.60

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