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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.46, 1,827.20 and 808.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.46, 1,827.20 and 808.78 is: 1,210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.46 : 1,827.20 = 808.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.46/1,827.20 = 808.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.46x = 1,827.20 × 808.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.46x = 1,477,798.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,798.77/1,220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.85

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