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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.22, 1,908.53 and 808.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.22, 1,908.53 and 808.21 is: 1,214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.22 : 1,908.53 = 808.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.22/1,908.53 = 808.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.22x = 1,908.53 × 808.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.22x = 1,542,479.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,479.45/1,270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.34

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