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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.84, 1,981.74 and 808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.84, 1,981.74 and 808.20 is: 1,212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.84 : 1,981.74 = 808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.84/1,981.74 = 808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.84x = 1,981.74 × 808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.84x = 1,601,642.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,642.27/1,320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.59

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