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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.84, 1,266.24 and 808.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.84, 1,266.24 and 808.80 is: 1,113.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.84 : 1,266.24 = 808.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.84/1,266.24 = 808.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.84x = 1,266.24 × 808.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.84x = 1,024,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,134.91/919.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.38

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