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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.58, 1,809.80 and 796.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.58, 1,809.80 and 796.47 is: 1,192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.58 : 1,809.80 = 796.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.58/1,809.80 = 796.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.58x = 1,809.80 × 796.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.58x = 1,441,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,449.30/1,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.68

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