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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.62, 1,889.52 and 809.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.62, 1,889.52 and 809.67 is: 1,117.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.62 : 1,889.52 = 809.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.62/1,889.52 = 809.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.62x = 1,889.52 × 809.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.62x = 1,529,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,887.66/1,369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.02

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