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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.20, 1,888.72 and 809.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.20, 1,888.72 and 809.40 is: 1,116.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.20 : 1,888.72 = 809.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.20/1,888.72 = 809.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.20x = 1,888.72 × 809.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.20x = 1,528,729.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,729.97/1,369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.51

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