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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.09, 1,951.76 and 808.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.09, 1,951.76 and 808.49 is: 1,211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.09 : 1,951.76 = 808.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.09/1,951.76 = 808.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.09x = 1,951.76 × 808.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.09x = 1,577,978.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,978.44/1,302.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.88

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