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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.65, 2,109.83 and 1,200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.65, 2,109.83 and 1,200.45 is: 1,801.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.65 : 2,109.83 = 1,200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.65/2,109.83 = 1,200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.65x = 2,109.83 × 1,200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.65x = 2,532,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,739.42/1,405.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.83

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