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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.07, 1,908.29 and 808.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.07, 1,908.29 and 808.07 is: 1,214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.07 : 1,908.29 = 808.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.07/1,908.29 = 808.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.07x = 1,908.29 × 808.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.07x = 1,542,018.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,018.32/1,270.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.13

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