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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.07, 1,848.87 and 808.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.07, 1,848.87 and 808.86 is: 1,115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.07 : 1,848.87 = 808.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.07/1,848.87 = 808.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.07x = 1,848.87 × 808.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.07x = 1,495,476.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,476.99/1,340.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.97

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