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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.65, 6,488.62 and 1,205.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.65, 6,488.62 and 1,205.73 is: 1,808.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.65 : 6,488.62 = 1,205.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.65/6,488.62 = 1,205.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.65x = 6,488.62 × 1,205.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.65x = 7,823,520.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,823,520.78/4,325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.64

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