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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.86, 1,828.14 and 809.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.86, 1,828.14 and 809.38 is: 1,211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.86 : 1,828.14 = 809.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.86/1,828.14 = 809.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.86x = 1,828.14 × 809.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.86x = 1,479,659.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,659.95/1,220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.98

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