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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.80, 1,808.70 and 1,023.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.80, 1,808.70 and 1,023.55 is: 1,535.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.80 : 1,808.70 = 1,023.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.80/1,808.70 = 1,023.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.80x = 1,808.70 × 1,023.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.80x = 1,851,294.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,294.89/1,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.33

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