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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.94, 1,890.80 and 803.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.94, 1,890.80 and 803.14 is: 1,108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.94 : 1,890.80 = 803.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.94/1,890.80 = 803.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.94x = 1,890.80 × 803.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.94x = 1,518,577.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,577.11/1,369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.50

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