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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.52, 1,804.40 and 649.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.52, 1,804.40 and 649.48 is: 972.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.52 : 1,804.40 = 649.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.52/1,804.40 = 649.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.52x = 1,804.40 × 649.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.52x = 1,171,921.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,921.71/1,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.13

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