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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.32, 1,821.34 and 807.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.32, 1,821.34 and 807.44 is: 1,208.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.32 : 1,821.34 = 807.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.32/1,821.34 = 807.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.32x = 1,821.34 × 807.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.32x = 1,470,622.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,622.77/1,217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.08

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