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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.88, 1,941.95 and 808.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.88, 1,941.95 and 808.64 is: 1,209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.88 : 1,941.95 = 808.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.88/1,941.95 = 808.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.88x = 1,941.95 × 808.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.88x = 1,570,338.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,338.45/1,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.93

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