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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.48, 1,809.90 and 1,047.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.48, 1,809.90 and 1,047.72 is: 1,567.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.48 : 1,809.90 = 1,047.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.48/1,809.90 = 1,047.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.48x = 1,809.90 × 1,047.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.48x = 1,896,268.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,268.43/1,209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.84

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