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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.22, 1,908.52 and 808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.22, 1,908.52 and 808.20 is: 1,214.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.22 : 1,908.52 = 808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.22/1,908.52 = 808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.22x = 1,908.52 × 808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.22x = 1,542,465.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,465.86/1,270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.33

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