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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.49, 1,888.75 and 808.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.49, 1,888.75 and 808.93 is: 1,116.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.49 : 1,888.75 = 808.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.49/1,888.75 = 808.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.49x = 1,888.75 × 808.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.49x = 1,527,866.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,866.54/1,368.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.46

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