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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.55, 1,804.55 and 1,125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.55, 1,804.55 and 1,125.63 is: 1,684.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.55 : 1,804.55 = 1,125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.55/1,804.55 = 1,125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.55x = 1,804.55 × 1,125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.55x = 2,031,249.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,249.99/1,205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.92

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