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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.90, 1,885.22 and 806.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.90, 1,885.22 and 806.15 is: 1,112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.90 : 1,885.22 = 806.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.90/1,885.22 = 806.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.90x = 1,885.22 × 806.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.90x = 1,519,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,770.10/1,365.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.65

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