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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.80, 1,663.70 and 945.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.80, 1,663.70 and 945.80 is: 1,304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.80 : 1,663.70 = 945.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.80/1,663.70 = 945.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.80x = 1,663.70 × 945.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.80x = 1,573,527.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,527.46/1,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.97

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