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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.92, 1,860.64 and 808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.92, 1,860.64 and 808 is: 1,210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.92 : 1,860.64 = 808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.92/1,860.64 = 808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.92x = 1,860.64 × 808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.92x = 1,503,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,397.12/1,241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.54

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