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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.97, 1,663.85 and 813.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.97, 1,663.85 and 813.21 is: 1,121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.97 : 1,663.85 = 813.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.97/1,663.85 = 813.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.97x = 1,663.85 × 813.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.97x = 1,353,055.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,055.39/1,205.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.96

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