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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.86, 1,814.81 and 1,005.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.86, 1,814.81 and 1,005.91 is: 1,510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.86 : 1,814.81 = 1,005.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.86/1,814.81 = 1,005.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.86x = 1,814.81 × 1,005.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.86x = 1,825,528.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,528.97/1,208.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.13

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