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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.80, 2,047.49 and 809.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.80, 2,047.49 and 809.52 is: 1,215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.80 : 2,047.49 = 809.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.80/2,047.49 = 809.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.80x = 2,047.49 × 809.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.80x = 1,657,480.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,480.06/1,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.34

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