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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.47, 1,886.99 and 807.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.47, 1,886.99 and 807.96 is: 1,114.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.47 : 1,886.99 = 807.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.47/1,886.99 = 807.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.47x = 1,886.99 × 807.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.47x = 1,524,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,608.40/1,367.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.91

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