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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.91, 1,887.57 and 800.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.91, 1,887.57 and 800.66 is: 1,104.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.91 : 1,887.57 = 800.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.91/1,887.57 = 800.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.91x = 1,887.57 × 800.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.91x = 1,511,292.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,292.36/1,367.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.82

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