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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.63, 1,881.86 and 804.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.63, 1,881.86 and 804.58 is: 1,110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.63 : 1,881.86 = 804.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.63/1,881.86 = 804.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.63x = 1,881.86 × 804.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.63x = 1,514,102.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,102.90/1,363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.35

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