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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.73, 1,707.72 and 808.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.73, 1,707.72 and 808.50 is: 1,214.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.73 : 1,707.72 = 808.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.73/1,707.72 = 808.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.73x = 1,707.72 × 808.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.73x = 1,380,691.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,691.62/1,136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.62

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