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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.12, 1,886.18 and 807.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.12, 1,886.18 and 807.40 is: 1,113.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.12 : 1,886.18 = 807.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.12/1,886.18 = 807.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.12x = 1,886.18 × 807.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.12x = 1,522,901.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,901.73/1,367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.95

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