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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.85, 1,884.80 and 806.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.85, 1,884.80 and 806.34 is: 1,112.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.85 : 1,884.80 = 806.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.85/1,884.80 = 806.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.85x = 1,884.80 × 806.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.85x = 1,519,789.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,789.63/1,365.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.71

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