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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.52, 1,655.52 and 1,185.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.52, 1,655.52 and 1,185.65 is: 1,625.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.52 : 1,655.52 = 1,185.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.52/1,655.52 = 1,185.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.52x = 1,655.52 × 1,185.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.52x = 1,962,859.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,859.01/1,207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.54

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