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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.52, 1,664.19 and 813.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.52, 1,664.19 and 813.18 is: 1,122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.52 : 1,664.19 = 813.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.52/1,664.19 = 813.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.52x = 1,664.19 × 813.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.52x = 1,353,286.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,286.02/1,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.57

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