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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.90, 1,808.73 and 818.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.90, 1,808.73 and 818.39 is: 1,227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.90 : 1,808.73 = 818.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.90/1,808.73 = 818.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.90x = 1,808.73 × 818.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.90x = 1,480,251.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,251.07/1,205.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.51

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