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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.85, 1,828.18 and 808.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.85, 1,828.18 and 808.74 is: 1,211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.85 : 1,828.18 = 808.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.85/1,828.18 = 808.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.85x = 1,828.18 × 808.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.85x = 1,478,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,522.29/1,220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.06

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