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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.89, 1,887.27 and 808.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.89, 1,887.27 and 808.42 is: 1,115.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.89 : 1,887.27 = 808.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.89/1,887.27 = 808.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.89x = 1,887.27 × 808.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.89x = 1,525,706.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,706.81/1,367.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.37

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