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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.46, 1,806.86 and 788.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.46, 1,806.86 and 788.49 is: 1,181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.46 : 1,806.86 = 788.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.46/1,806.86 = 788.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.46x = 1,806.86 × 788.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.46x = 1,424,693.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,693.01/1,205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.87

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