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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.02, 1,809.70 and 556.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.02, 1,809.70 and 556.76 is: 835.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.02 : 1,809.70 = 556.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.02/1,809.70 = 556.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.02x = 1,809.70 × 556.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.02x = 1,007,568.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,568.57/1,206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.45

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