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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.03, 1,664.31 and 811.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.03, 1,664.31 and 811.37 is: 1,120.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.03 : 1,664.31 = 811.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.03/1,664.31 = 811.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.03x = 1,664.31 × 811.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.03x = 1,350,371.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,371.20/1,205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.61

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