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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.93, 1,808.88 and 963.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.93, 1,808.88 and 963.99 is: 1,445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.93 : 1,808.88 = 963.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.93/1,808.88 = 963.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.93x = 1,808.88 × 963.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.93x = 1,743,742.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,742.23/1,205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.98

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