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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.81, 2,491.20 and 1,200.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.81, 2,491.20 and 1,200.29 is: 1,655.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.81 : 2,491.20 = 1,200.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.81/2,491.20 = 1,200.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.81x = 2,491.20 × 1,200.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.81x = 2,990,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,149.99/1,805.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.85

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