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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.01, 1,811.45 and 1,171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.01, 1,811.45 and 1,171.99 is: 1,760.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.01 : 1,811.45 = 1,171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.01/1,811.45 = 1,171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.01x = 1,811.45 × 1,171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.01x = 2,123,001.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,001.29/1,206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.35

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