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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.23, 1,808.93 and 445.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.23, 1,808.93 and 445.37 is: 667.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.23 : 1,808.93 = 445.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.23/1,808.93 = 445.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.23x = 1,808.93 × 445.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.23x = 805,643.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,643.15/1,206.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.90

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