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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.84, 1,889.14 and 809.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.84, 1,889.14 and 809.50 is: 1,117.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.84 : 1,889.14 = 809.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.84/1,889.14 = 809.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.84x = 1,889.14 × 809.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.84x = 1,529,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,258.83/1,368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.19

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