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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.51, 1,881.27 and 803.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.51, 1,881.27 and 803.98 is: 1,109.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.51 : 1,881.27 = 803.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.51/1,881.27 = 803.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.51x = 1,881.27 × 803.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.51x = 1,512,503.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,503.45/1,363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.27

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