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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.89, 1,889.15 and 809.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.89, 1,889.15 and 809.69 is: 1,117.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.89 : 1,889.15 = 809.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.89/1,889.15 = 809.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.89x = 1,889.15 × 809.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.89x = 1,529,612.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,612.37/1,368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.41

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