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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.11, 1,904.01 and 808.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.11, 1,904.01 and 808.65 is: 1,211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.11 : 1,904.01 = 808.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.11/1,904.01 = 808.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.11x = 1,904.01 × 808.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.11x = 1,539,677.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,677.69/1,271.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.29

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