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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.44, 1,881.55 and 803.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.44, 1,881.55 and 803.91 is: 1,109.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.44 : 1,881.55 = 803.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.44/1,881.55 = 803.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.44x = 1,881.55 × 803.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.44x = 1,512,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,604.92/1,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.40

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