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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.80, 1,808.70 and 711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.80, 1,808.70 and 711.70 is: 1,067.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.80 : 1,808.70 = 711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.80/1,808.70 = 711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.80x = 1,808.70 × 711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.80x = 1,287,251.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,251.79/1,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.55

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