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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.72, 1,544.02 and 808.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.72, 1,544.02 and 808.84 is: 1,117.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.72 : 1,544.02 = 808.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.72/1,544.02 = 808.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.72x = 1,544.02 × 808.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.72x = 1,248,865.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,865.14/1,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.33

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