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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.53, 1,804.71 and 741.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.53, 1,804.71 and 741.82 is: 1,110.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.53 : 1,804.71 = 741.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.53/1,804.71 = 741.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.53x = 1,804.71 × 741.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.53x = 1,338,769.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,769.97/1,205.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.52

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