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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.74, 1,626.55 and 808.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.74, 1,626.55 and 808.97 is: 1,214.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.74 : 1,626.55 = 808.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.74/1,626.55 = 808.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.74x = 1,626.55 × 808.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.74x = 1,315,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,820.00/1,083.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.15

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