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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.60, 1,695.83 and 809.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.60, 1,695.83 and 809.27 is: 1,117.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.60 : 1,695.83 = 809.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.60/1,695.83 = 809.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.60x = 1,695.83 × 809.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.60x = 1,372,384.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,384.34/1,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.03

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