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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.97, 1,887.80 and 808.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.97, 1,887.80 and 808.43 is: 1,115.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.97 : 1,887.80 = 808.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.97/1,887.80 = 808.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.97x = 1,887.80 × 808.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.97x = 1,526,140.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,140.67/1,367.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.62

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