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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.10, 1,953.05 and 808.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.10, 1,953.05 and 808.61 is: 1,212.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.10 : 1,953.05 = 808.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.10/1,953.05 = 808.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.10x = 1,953.05 × 808.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.10x = 1,579,241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,241.95/1,302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.84

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