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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.28, 1,667.73 and 816.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.28, 1,667.73 and 816.84 is: 1,126.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.28 : 1,667.73 = 816.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.28/1,667.73 = 816.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.28x = 1,667.73 × 816.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.28x = 1,362,268.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,268.57/1,209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.51

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