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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.16, 1,887.62 and 808.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.16, 1,887.62 and 808.66 is: 1,115.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.16 : 1,887.62 = 808.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.16/1,887.62 = 808.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.16x = 1,887.62 × 808.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.16x = 1,526,442.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,442.79/1,368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.69

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