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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.36, 1,477.92 and 808.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.36, 1,477.92 and 808.64 is: 1,115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.36 : 1,477.92 = 808.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.36/1,477.92 = 808.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.36x = 1,477.92 × 808.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.36x = 1,195,105.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,105.23/1,071.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.50

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