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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.98, 1,882.77 and 804.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.98, 1,882.77 and 804.78 is: 1,110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.98 : 1,882.77 = 804.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.98/1,882.77 = 804.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.98x = 1,882.77 × 804.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.98x = 1,515,215.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,215.64/1,363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.88

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