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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.08, 1,815.17 and 820.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.08, 1,815.17 and 820.81 is: 1,232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.08 : 1,815.17 = 820.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.08/1,815.17 = 820.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.08x = 1,815.17 × 820.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.08x = 1,489,908.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,908.52/1,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.27

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