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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.37, 1,560.81 and 800.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.37, 1,560.81 and 800.08 is: 1,103.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.37 : 1,560.81 = 800.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.37/1,560.81 = 800.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.37x = 1,560.81 × 800.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.37x = 1,248,772.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,772.86/1,131.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.77

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