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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.28, 1,949.76 and 1,205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.28, 1,949.76 and 1,205.76 is: 1,658.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.28 : 1,949.76 = 1,205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.28/1,949.76 = 1,205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.28x = 1,949.76 × 1,205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.28x = 2,350,942.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,942.62/1,417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.77

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