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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.19, 1,905.86 and 807.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.19, 1,905.86 and 807.85 is: 1,212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.19 : 1,905.86 = 807.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.19/1,905.86 = 807.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.19x = 1,905.86 × 807.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.19x = 1,539,649.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,649.00/1,270.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.14

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