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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.99, 1,806.86 and 1,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.99, 1,806.86 and 1,030.88 is: 1,544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.99 : 1,806.86 = 1,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.99/1,806.86 = 1,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.99x = 1,806.86 × 1,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.99x = 1,862,650.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,650.68/1,205.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.50

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