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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.27, 1,663.60 and 873.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.27, 1,663.60 and 873.07 is: 1,205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.27 : 1,663.60 = 873.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.27/1,663.60 = 873.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.27x = 1,663.60 × 873.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.27x = 1,452,439.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,439.25/1,205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.07

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