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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.60, 1,991.91 and 808.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.60, 1,991.91 and 808.99 is: 1,211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.60 : 1,991.91 = 808.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.60/1,991.91 = 808.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.60x = 1,991.91 × 808.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.60x = 1,611,435.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,435.27/1,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.06

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