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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.19, 1,806.53 and 875.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.19, 1,806.53 and 875.30 is: 1,312.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.19 : 1,806.53 = 875.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.19/1,806.53 = 875.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.19x = 1,806.53 × 875.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.19x = 1,581,255.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,255.71/1,205.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.04

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