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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.06, 1,836.72 and 800.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.06, 1,836.72 and 800.10 is: 1,104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.06 : 1,836.72 = 800.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.06/1,836.72 = 800.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.06x = 1,836.72 × 800.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.06x = 1,469,559.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,559.67/1,331.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.06

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