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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.45, 1,809.41 and 556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.45, 1,809.41 and 556.56 is: 834.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.45 : 1,809.41 = 556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.45/1,809.41 = 556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.45x = 1,809.41 × 556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.45x = 1,007,042.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,042.45/1,206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.72

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