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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.55, 1,808.93 and 384.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.55, 1,808.93 and 384.35 is: 576.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.55 : 1,808.93 = 384.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.55/1,808.93 = 384.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.55x = 1,808.93 × 384.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.55x = 695,254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,254.16/1,206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.24

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