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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.88, 1,882.77 and 804.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.88, 1,882.77 and 804.71 is: 1,110.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.88 : 1,882.77 = 804.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.88/1,882.77 = 804.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.88x = 1,882.77 × 804.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.88x = 1,515,083.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,083.85/1,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.86

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