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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.18, 1,810.82 and 1,156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.18, 1,810.82 and 1,156.58 is: 1,737.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.18 : 1,810.82 = 1,156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.18/1,810.82 = 1,156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.18x = 1,810.82 × 1,156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.18x = 2,094,358.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,358.20/1,205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.80

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