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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.40, 1,832.90 and 804.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.40, 1,832.90 and 804.42 is: 1,109.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.40 : 1,832.90 = 804.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.40/1,832.90 = 804.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.40x = 1,832.90 × 804.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.40x = 1,474,421.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,421.42/1,328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.92

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