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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.43, 1,881.80 and 803.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.43, 1,881.80 and 803.92 is: 1,109.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.43 : 1,881.80 = 803.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.43/1,881.80 = 803.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.43x = 1,881.80 × 803.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.43x = 1,512,816.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,816.66/1,363.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.57

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