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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.29, 1,836.70 and 800.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.29, 1,836.70 and 800.20 is: 1,103.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.29 : 1,836.70 = 800.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.29/1,836.70 = 800.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.29x = 1,836.70 × 800.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.29x = 1,469,727.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,727.34/1,331.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.99

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