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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.81, 1,906.79 and 808.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.81, 1,906.79 and 808.47 is: 1,213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.81 : 1,906.79 = 808.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.81/1,906.79 = 808.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.81x = 1,906.79 × 808.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.81x = 1,541,582.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,582.51/1,270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.07

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