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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.63, 1,888.41 and 808.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.63, 1,888.41 and 808.72 is: 1,115.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.63 : 1,888.41 = 808.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.63/1,888.41 = 808.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.63x = 1,888.41 × 808.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.63x = 1,527,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,194.94/1,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.86

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