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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.84, 1,887.84 and 808.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.84, 1,887.84 and 808.44 is: 1,115.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.84 : 1,887.84 = 808.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.84/1,887.84 = 808.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.84x = 1,887.84 × 808.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.84x = 1,526,205.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,205.37/1,367.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.78

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