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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.28, 1,803.87 and 1,008.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.28, 1,803.87 and 1,008.45 is: 1,509.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.28 : 1,803.87 = 1,008.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.28/1,803.87 = 1,008.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.28x = 1,803.87 × 1,008.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.28x = 1,819,112.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,112.70/1,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.29

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