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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.70, 1,805.55 and 1,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.70, 1,805.55 and 1,059.70 is: 1,589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.70 : 1,805.55 = 1,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.70/1,805.55 = 1,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.70x = 1,805.55 × 1,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.70x = 1,913,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,341.34/1,203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.55

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