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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.85, 1,673.82 and 1,176.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.85, 1,673.82 and 1,176.69 is: 1,633.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.85 : 1,673.82 = 1,176.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.85/1,673.82 = 1,176.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.85x = 1,673.82 × 1,176.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.85x = 1,969,558.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,558.89/1,205.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.34

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