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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.87, 1,814.82 and 1,045.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.87, 1,814.82 and 1,045.38 is: 1,569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.87 : 1,814.82 = 1,045.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.87/1,814.82 = 1,045.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.87x = 1,814.82 × 1,045.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.87x = 1,897,176.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,176.53/1,208.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.39

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