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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.95, 1,835.31 and 805.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.95, 1,835.31 and 805.97 is: 1,112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.95 : 1,835.31 = 805.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.95/1,835.31 = 805.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.95x = 1,835.31 × 805.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.95x = 1,479,195.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,195.62/1,329.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.22

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