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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.66, 1,881.98 and 804.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.66, 1,881.98 and 804.31 is: 1,110.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.66 : 1,881.98 = 804.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.66/1,881.98 = 804.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.66x = 1,881.98 × 804.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.66x = 1,513,695.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,695.33/1,363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.02

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