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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.82, 1,672.36 and 808.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.82, 1,672.36 and 808.73 is: 1,212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.82 : 1,672.36 = 808.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.82/1,672.36 = 808.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.82x = 1,672.36 × 808.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.82x = 1,352,477.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,477.32/1,115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.09

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