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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.46, 1,914.93 and 1,205.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.46, 1,914.93 and 1,205.78 is: 1,796.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.46 : 1,914.93 = 1,205.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.46/1,914.93 = 1,205.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.46x = 1,914.93 × 1,205.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.46x = 2,308,978.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,978.27/1,285.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.23

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