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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.57, 1,887.02 and 807.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.57, 1,887.02 and 807.96 is: 1,114.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.57 : 1,887.02 = 807.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.57/1,887.02 = 807.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.57x = 1,887.02 × 807.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.57x = 1,524,638.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,638.70/1,367.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.85

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