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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.46, 2,046.05 and 809.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.46, 2,046.05 and 809.74 is: 1,214.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.46 : 2,046.05 = 809.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.46/2,046.05 = 809.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.46x = 2,046.05 × 809.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.46x = 1,656,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,768.53/1,364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.23

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