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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.47, 1,664.37 and 912.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.47, 1,664.37 and 912.34 is: 1,259.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.47 : 1,664.37 = 912.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.47/1,664.37 = 912.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.47x = 1,664.37 × 912.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.47x = 1,518,471.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,471.33/1,205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.65

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