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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.47, 1,885.82 and 806.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.47, 1,885.82 and 806.79 is: 1,113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.47 : 1,885.82 = 806.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.47/1,885.82 = 806.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.47x = 1,885.82 × 806.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.47x = 1,521,460.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,460.72/1,366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.42

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