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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.28, 1,953.80 and 808.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.28, 1,953.80 and 808.36 is: 1,212.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.28 : 1,953.80 = 808.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.28/1,953.80 = 808.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.28x = 1,953.80 × 808.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.28x = 1,579,373.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,373.77/1,302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.78

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