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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.26, 1,806.48 and 656.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.26, 1,806.48 and 656.48 is: 983.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.26 : 1,806.48 = 656.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.26/1,806.48 = 656.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.26x = 1,806.48 × 656.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.26x = 1,185,922.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,922.51/1,205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.96

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