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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.22, 1,910.03 and 809.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.22, 1,910.03 and 809.21 is: 1,215.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.22 : 1,910.03 = 809.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.22/1,910.03 = 809.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.22x = 1,910.03 × 809.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.22x = 1,545,601.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,601.78/1,271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.84

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