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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.73, 1,807.57 and 1,148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.73, 1,807.57 and 1,148.32 is: 1,721.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.73 : 1,807.57 = 1,148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.73/1,807.57 = 1,148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.73x = 1,807.57 × 1,148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.73x = 2,075,668.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,668.78/1,205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.50

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