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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.14, 1,806.90 and 656.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.14, 1,806.90 and 656.80 is: 984.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.14 : 1,806.90 = 656.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.14/1,806.90 = 656.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.14x = 1,806.90 × 656.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.14x = 1,186,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,771.92/1,205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.76

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