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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.32, 1,881.14 and 803.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.32, 1,881.14 and 803.90 is: 1,109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.32 : 1,881.14 = 803.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.32/1,881.14 = 803.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.32x = 1,881.14 × 803.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.32x = 1,512,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,248.45/1,363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.24

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