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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.90, 1,881.86 and 804.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.90, 1,881.86 and 804.40 is: 1,109.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.90 : 1,881.86 = 804.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.90/1,881.86 = 804.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.90x = 1,881.86 × 804.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.90x = 1,513,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,768.18/1,363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.88

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