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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.77, 1,655.86 and 1,185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.77, 1,655.86 and 1,185.90 is: 1,625.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.77 : 1,655.86 = 1,185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.77/1,655.86 = 1,185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.77x = 1,655.86 × 1,185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.77x = 1,963,684.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,684.37/1,207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.88

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