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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.60, 1,662.90 and 811.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.60, 1,662.90 and 811.94 is: 1,119.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.60 : 1,662.90 = 811.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.60/1,662.90 = 811.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.60x = 1,662.90 × 811.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.60x = 1,350,166.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,166.71/1,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.92

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