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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.80, 1,759.20 and 807.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.80, 1,759.20 and 807.22 is: 1,210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.80 : 1,759.20 = 807.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.80/1,759.20 = 807.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.80x = 1,759.20 × 807.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.80x = 1,420,061.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,061.42/1,172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.83

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