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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.66, 1,809.37 and 1,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.66, 1,809.37 and 1,205.40 is: 1,661.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.66 : 1,809.37 = 1,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.66/1,809.37 = 1,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.66x = 1,809.37 × 1,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.66x = 2,181,014.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,014.60/1,312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.52

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