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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.32, 1,808.30 and 880.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.32, 1,808.30 and 880.20 is: 1,320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.32 : 1,808.30 = 880.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.32/1,808.30 = 880.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.32x = 1,808.30 × 880.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.32x = 1,591,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,665.66/1,205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.53

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