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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.03, 1,829.14 and 808.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.03, 1,829.14 and 808.92 is: 1,211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.03 : 1,829.14 = 808.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.03/1,829.14 = 808.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.03x = 1,829.14 × 808.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.03x = 1,479,627.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,627.93/1,221.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.79

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