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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.97, 2,044.95 and 808.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.97, 2,044.95 and 808.90 is: 1,211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.97 : 2,044.95 = 808.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.97/2,044.95 = 808.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.97x = 2,044.95 × 808.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.97x = 1,654,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,160.06/1,364.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.87

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