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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.05, 1,800.67 and 955.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.05, 1,800.67 and 955.65 is: 1,431.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.05 : 1,800.67 = 955.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.05/1,800.67 = 955.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.05x = 1,800.67 × 955.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.05x = 1,720,810.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,810.29/1,202.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.56

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