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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.74, 1,806.99 and 657.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.74, 1,806.99 and 657.10 is: 984.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.74 : 1,806.99 = 657.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.74/1,806.99 = 657.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.74x = 1,806.99 × 657.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.74x = 1,187,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,373.13/1,205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.77

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