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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.87, 1,835.36 and 805.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.87, 1,835.36 and 805.95 is: 1,112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.87 : 1,835.36 = 805.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.87/1,835.36 = 805.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.87x = 1,835.36 × 805.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.87x = 1,479,204.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,204.36/1,329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.29

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