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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.80, 1,945.08 and 809.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.80, 1,945.08 and 809.84 is: 1,214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.80 : 1,945.08 = 809.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.80/1,945.08 = 809.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.80x = 1,945.08 × 809.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.80x = 1,575,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,203.59/1,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.69

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