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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.93, 1,907.07 and 809.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.93, 1,907.07 and 809.82 is: 1,214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.93 : 1,907.07 = 809.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.93/1,907.07 = 809.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.93x = 1,907.07 × 809.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.93x = 1,544,383.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,383.43/1,271.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.21

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