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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.50, 1,888.41 and 808.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.50, 1,888.41 and 808.99 is: 1,116.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.50 : 1,888.41 = 808.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.50/1,888.41 = 808.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.50x = 1,888.41 × 808.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.50x = 1,527,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,703.12/1,368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.34

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