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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.86, 1,847.41 and 807.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.86, 1,847.41 and 807.64 is: 1,114.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.86 : 1,847.41 = 807.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.86/1,847.41 = 807.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.86x = 1,847.41 × 807.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.86x = 1,492,035.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,035.57/1,338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.41

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