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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.26, 1,827.28 and 808.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.26, 1,827.28 and 808.16 is: 1,210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.26 : 1,827.28 = 808.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.26/1,827.28 = 808.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.26x = 1,827.28 × 808.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.26x = 1,476,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,734.60/1,220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.18

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