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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.69, 1,665.16 and 945.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.69, 1,665.16 and 945.68 is: 1,306.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.69 : 1,665.16 = 945.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.69/1,665.16 = 945.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.69x = 1,665.16 × 945.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.69x = 1,574,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,697.82/1,205.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.06

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