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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.27, 1,888.16 and 808.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.27, 1,888.16 and 808.79 is: 1,116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.27 : 1,888.16 = 808.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.27/1,888.16 = 808.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.27x = 1,888.16 × 808.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.27x = 1,527,111.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,111.44/1,368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.09

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