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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.04, 1,886.40 and 807.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.04, 1,886.40 and 807.42 is: 1,114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.04 : 1,886.40 = 807.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.04/1,886.40 = 807.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.04x = 1,886.40 × 807.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.04x = 1,523,117.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,117.09/1,367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.17

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