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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.57, 1,805.41 and 1,088.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.57, 1,805.41 and 1,088.70 is: 1,630.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.57 : 1,805.41 = 1,088.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.57/1,805.41 = 1,088.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.57x = 1,805.41 × 1,088.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.57x = 1,965,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,548.49/1,205.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.39

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