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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.70, 1,808.55 and 1,104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.70, 1,808.55 and 1,104.45 is: 1,656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.70 : 1,808.55 = 1,104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.70/1,808.55 = 1,104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.70x = 1,808.55 × 1,104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.70x = 1,997,453.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,453.05/1,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.68

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