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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.71, 1,884.20 and 805.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.71, 1,884.20 and 805.80 is: 1,111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.71 : 1,884.20 = 805.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.71/1,884.20 = 805.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.71x = 1,884.20 × 805.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.71x = 1,518,280.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,280.95/1,365.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.72

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