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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.89, 1,906.09 and 809.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.89, 1,906.09 and 809.94 is: 1,209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.89 : 1,906.09 = 809.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.89/1,906.09 = 809.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.89x = 1,906.09 × 809.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.89x = 1,543,816.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,816.51/1,275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.99

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