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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.62, 1,561.16 and 800.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.62, 1,561.16 and 800.33 is: 1,104.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.62 : 1,561.16 = 800.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.62/1,561.16 = 800.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.62x = 1,561.16 × 800.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.62x = 1,249,439.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,439.18/1,131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.12

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