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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.06, 1,811.46 and 1,119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.06, 1,811.46 and 1,119.48 is: 1,682.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.06 : 1,811.46 = 1,119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.06/1,811.46 = 1,119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.06x = 1,811.46 × 1,119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.06x = 2,027,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,893.24/1,205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.82

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