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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.28, 1,834.66 and 805.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.28, 1,834.66 and 805.60 is: 1,111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.28 : 1,834.66 = 805.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.28/1,834.66 = 805.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.28x = 1,834.66 × 805.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.28x = 1,478,002.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,002.10/1,329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.88

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