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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.01, 1,847.88 and 808.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.01, 1,847.88 and 808.72 is: 1,115.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.01 : 1,847.88 = 808.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.01/1,847.88 = 808.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.01x = 1,847.88 × 808.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.01x = 1,494,412.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,412.89/1,340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.23

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