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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.63, 1,888.38 and 809.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.63, 1,888.38 and 809.19 is: 1,116.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.63 : 1,888.38 = 809.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.63/1,888.38 = 809.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.63x = 1,888.38 × 809.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.63x = 1,528,058.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,058.21/1,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.49

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