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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.20, 1,125.94 and 808.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.20, 1,125.94 and 808.40 is: 1,108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.20 : 1,125.94 = 808.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.20/1,125.94 = 808.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.20x = 1,125.94 × 808.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.20x = 910,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,209.90/821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.39

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