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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.51, 1,666.29 and 876.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.51, 1,666.29 and 876.26 is: 1,211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.51 : 1,666.29 = 876.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.51/1,666.29 = 876.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.51x = 1,666.29 × 876.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.51x = 1,460,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,103.28/1,205.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.19

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