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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.57, 1,889.78 and 809.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.57, 1,889.78 and 809.96 is: 1,117.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.57 : 1,889.78 = 809.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.57/1,889.78 = 809.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.57x = 1,889.78 × 809.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.57x = 1,530,646.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,646.21/1,369.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.61

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