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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.45, 2,037.59 and 1,205.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.45, 2,037.59 and 1,205.69 is: 1,807.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.45 : 2,037.59 = 1,205.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.45/2,037.59 = 1,205.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.45x = 2,037.59 × 1,205.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.45x = 2,456,685.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,685.67/1,359.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.12

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