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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.45, 2,975.89 and 1,205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.45, 2,975.89 and 1,205.04 is: 1,807.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.45 : 2,975.89 = 1,205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.45/2,975.89 = 1,205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.45x = 2,975.89 × 1,205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.45x = 3,586,063.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,063.47/1,983.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.99

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