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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.43, 1,889.35 and 809.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.43, 1,889.35 and 809.92 is: 1,117.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.43 : 1,889.35 = 809.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.43/1,889.35 = 809.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.43x = 1,889.35 × 809.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.43x = 1,530,222.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,222.35/1,369.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.42

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