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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.44, 2,325.38 and 808.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.44, 2,325.38 and 808.29 is: 1,213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.44 : 2,325.38 = 808.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.44/2,325.38 = 808.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.44x = 2,325.38 × 808.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.44x = 1,879,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,577.36/1,549.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.07

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