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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.22, 1,889.22 and 809.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.22, 1,889.22 and 809.72 is: 1,117.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.22 : 1,889.22 = 809.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.22/1,889.22 = 809.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.22x = 1,889.22 × 809.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.22x = 1,529,729.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,729.77/1,369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.23

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