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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.58, 1,885.98 and 806.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.58, 1,885.98 and 806.96 is: 1,113.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.58 : 1,885.98 = 806.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.58/1,885.98 = 806.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.58x = 1,885.98 × 806.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.58x = 1,521,910.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,910.42/1,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.66

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