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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.89, 1,884.53 and 806.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.89, 1,884.53 and 806.41 is: 1,112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.89 : 1,884.53 = 806.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.89/1,884.53 = 806.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.89x = 1,884.53 × 806.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.89x = 1,519,690.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,690.38/1,365.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.60

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