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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.32, 1,728.69 and 808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.32, 1,728.69 and 808 is: 1,210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.32 : 1,728.69 = 808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.32/1,728.69 = 808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.32x = 1,728.69 × 808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.32x = 1,396,781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,781.52/1,154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.05

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