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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.62, 1,826.97 and 807.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.62, 1,826.97 and 807.72 is: 1,209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.62 : 1,826.97 = 807.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.62/1,826.97 = 807.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.62x = 1,826.97 × 807.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.62x = 1,475,680.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,680.21/1,219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.95

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