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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.79, 1,827.27 and 807.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.79, 1,827.27 and 807.68 is: 1,209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.79 : 1,827.27 = 807.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.79/1,827.27 = 807.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.79x = 1,827.27 × 807.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.79x = 1,475,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,840.30/1,219.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.92

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