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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.21, 1,813.82 and 800.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.21, 1,813.82 and 800.94 is: 1,201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.21 : 1,813.82 = 800.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.21/1,813.82 = 800.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.21x = 1,813.82 × 800.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.21x = 1,452,756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,756.99/1,209.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.41

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