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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.81, 1,572.68 and 808.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.81, 1,572.68 and 808.11 is: 1,115.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.81 : 1,572.68 = 808.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.81/1,572.68 = 808.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.81x = 1,572.68 × 808.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.81x = 1,270,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,900.46/1,139.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.02

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