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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.55, 1,801.80 and 1,129.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.55, 1,801.80 and 1,129.65 is: 1,692.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.55 : 1,801.80 = 1,129.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.55/1,801.80 = 1,129.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.55x = 1,801.80 × 1,129.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.55x = 2,035,403.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,403.37/1,202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.57

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