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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.96, 1,884.86 and 806.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.96, 1,884.86 and 806.34 is: 1,112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.96 : 1,884.86 = 806.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.96/1,884.86 = 806.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.96x = 1,884.86 × 806.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.96x = 1,519,838.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,838.01/1,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.65

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