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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.50, 1,884.33 and 805.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.50, 1,884.33 and 805.98 is: 1,112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.50 : 1,884.33 = 805.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.50/1,884.33 = 805.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.50x = 1,884.33 × 805.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.50x = 1,518,732.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,732.29/1,365.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.22

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