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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.03, 1,661.76 and 806.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.03, 1,661.76 and 806.01 is: 1,111.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.03 : 1,661.76 = 806.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.03/1,661.76 = 806.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.03x = 1,661.76 × 806.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.03x = 1,339,395.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,395.18/1,205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.51

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