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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.77, 1,807.98 and 743.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.77, 1,807.98 and 743.71 is: 1,115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.77 : 1,807.98 = 743.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.77/1,807.98 = 743.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.77x = 1,807.98 × 743.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.77x = 1,344,612.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,612.81/1,205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.15

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