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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.41, 1,888.26 and 808.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.41, 1,888.26 and 808.91 is: 1,116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.41 : 1,888.26 = 808.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.41/1,888.26 = 808.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.41x = 1,888.26 × 808.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.41x = 1,527,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,422.96/1,368.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.20

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