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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.36, 2,040.69 and 808.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.36, 2,040.69 and 808.94 is: 1,217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.36 : 2,040.69 = 808.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.36/2,040.69 = 808.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.36x = 2,040.69 × 808.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.36x = 1,650,785.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,785.57/1,356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.07

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