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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.05, 1,657.60 and 1,175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.05, 1,657.60 and 1,175.23 is: 1,620.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.05 : 1,657.60 = 1,175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.05/1,657.60 = 1,175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.05x = 1,657.60 × 1,175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.05x = 1,948,061.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,061.25/1,202.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.62

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