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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.26, 1,825.08 and 805.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.26, 1,825.08 and 805.62 is: 1,208.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.26 : 1,825.08 = 805.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.26/1,825.08 = 805.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.26x = 1,825.08 × 805.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.26x = 1,470,320.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,320.95/1,216.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.89

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