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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.46, 1,806.99 and 718.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.46, 1,806.99 and 718.74 is: 1,077.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.46 : 1,806.99 = 718.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.46/1,806.99 = 718.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.46x = 1,806.99 × 718.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.46x = 1,298,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,755.99/1,205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.39

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