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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,978.51, 2,967.09 and 808.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,978.51, 2,967.09 and 808.33 is: 1,212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,978.51 : 2,967.09 = 808.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,978.51/2,967.09 = 808.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,978.51x = 2,967.09 × 808.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,978.51x = 2,398,387.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,387.86/1,978.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.22

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