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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.80, 2,035.20 and 809.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.80, 2,035.20 and 809.60 is: 1,214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.80 : 2,035.20 = 809.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.80/2,035.20 = 809.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.80x = 2,035.20 × 809.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.80x = 1,647,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,697.92/1,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.40

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