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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.68, 1,950.66 and 807.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.68, 1,950.66 and 807.98 is: 1,114.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.68 : 1,950.66 = 807.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.68/1,950.66 = 807.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.68x = 1,950.66 × 807.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.68x = 1,576,086.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,086.53/1,413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.88

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