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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.80, 1,662.06 and 1,011.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.80, 1,662.06 and 1,011.40 is: 1,394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.80 : 1,662.06 = 1,011.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.80/1,662.06 = 1,011.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.80x = 1,662.06 × 1,011.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.80x = 1,681,007.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,007.48/1,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.10

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