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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.08, 1,981.62 and 808.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.08, 1,981.62 and 808.44 is: 1,212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.08 : 1,981.62 = 808.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.08/1,981.62 = 808.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.08x = 1,981.62 × 808.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.08x = 1,602,020.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,020.87/1,321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.66

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