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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.32, 1,837.41 and 807.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.32, 1,837.41 and 807.36 is: 1,114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.32 : 1,837.41 = 807.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.32/1,837.41 = 807.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.32x = 1,837.41 × 807.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.32x = 1,483,451.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,451.34/1,331.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.27

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