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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.64, 1,953.04 and 808.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.64, 1,953.04 and 808.74 is: 1,212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.64 : 1,953.04 = 808.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.64/1,953.04 = 808.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.64x = 1,953.04 × 808.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.64x = 1,579,501.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,501.57/1,302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.54

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