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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.59, 1,834.56 and 805.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.59, 1,834.56 and 805.31 is: 1,111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.59 : 1,834.56 = 805.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.59/1,834.56 = 805.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.59x = 1,834.56 × 805.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.59x = 1,477,394.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,394.10/1,329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.17

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