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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.28, 1,884.31 and 806.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.28, 1,884.31 and 806.23 is: 1,112.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.28 : 1,884.31 = 806.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.28/1,884.31 = 806.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.28x = 1,884.31 × 806.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.28x = 1,519,186.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,186.83/1,365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.73

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