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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.21, 1,888.05 and 808.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.21, 1,888.05 and 808.73 is: 1,116.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.21 : 1,888.05 = 808.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.21/1,888.05 = 808.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.21x = 1,888.05 × 808.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.21x = 1,526,913.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,913.74/1,368.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.00

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