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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.07, 1,694.72 and 809.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.07, 1,694.72 and 809.03 is: 1,116.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.07 : 1,694.72 = 809.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.07/1,694.72 = 809.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.07x = 1,694.72 × 809.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.07x = 1,371,073.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,073.06/1,228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.45

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