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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305, 1,961.60 and 1,206.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305, 1,961.60 and 1,206.58 is: 1,813.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305 : 1,961.60 = 1,206.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305/1,961.60 = 1,206.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305x = 1,961.60 × 1,206.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305x = 2,366,827.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,827.33/1,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.66

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