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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.59, 1,665.09 and 811.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.59, 1,665.09 and 811.93 is: 1,121.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.59 : 1,665.09 = 811.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.59/1,665.09 = 811.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.59x = 1,665.09 × 811.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.59x = 1,351,936.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,936.52/1,205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.39

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