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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.07, 1,805.65 and 1,129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.07, 1,805.65 and 1,129.52 is: 1,691.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.07 : 1,805.65 = 1,129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.07/1,805.65 = 1,129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.07x = 1,805.65 × 1,129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.07x = 2,039,517.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,517.79/1,206.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.04

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