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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.50, 1,887.12 and 808.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.50, 1,887.12 and 808.02 is: 1,115.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.50 : 1,887.12 = 808.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.50/1,887.12 = 808.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.50x = 1,887.12 × 808.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.50x = 1,524,830.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,830.70/1,367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.05

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