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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.96, 1,827.95 and 809.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.96, 1,827.95 and 809.28 is: 1,211.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.96 : 1,827.95 = 809.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.96/1,827.95 = 809.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.96x = 1,827.95 × 809.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.96x = 1,479,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,323.38/1,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.61

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