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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.34, 1,887.98 and 808.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.34, 1,887.98 and 808.77 is: 1,115.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.34 : 1,887.98 = 808.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.34/1,887.98 = 808.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.34x = 1,887.98 × 808.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.34x = 1,526,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,934.17/1,368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.90

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