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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.90, 1,735.49 and 1,205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.90, 1,735.49 and 1,205.02 is: 1,655.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.90 : 1,735.49 = 1,205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.90/1,735.49 = 1,205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.90x = 1,735.49 × 1,205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.90x = 2,091,300.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,300.16/1,262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.95

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