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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.80, 1,809.18 and 658.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.80, 1,809.18 and 658.12 is: 987.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.80 : 1,809.18 = 658.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.80/1,809.18 = 658.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.80x = 1,809.18 × 658.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.80x = 1,190,657.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,657.54/1,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.44

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