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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.99, 1,885 and 806.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.99, 1,885 and 806.48 is: 1,112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.99 : 1,885 = 806.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.99/1,885 = 806.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.99x = 1,885 × 806.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.99x = 1,520,214.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,214.80/1,365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.90

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