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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.76, 2,077.54 and 808.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.76, 2,077.54 and 808.12 is: 1,212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.76 : 2,077.54 = 808.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.76/2,077.54 = 808.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.76x = 2,077.54 × 808.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.76x = 1,678,901.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,901.62/1,384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.41

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