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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.82, 1,666.17 and 945.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.82, 1,666.17 and 945.81 is: 1,306.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.82 : 1,666.17 = 945.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.82/1,666.17 = 945.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.82x = 1,666.17 × 945.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.82x = 1,575,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,880.25/1,205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.90

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