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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.45, 1,837.40 and 800.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.45, 1,837.40 and 800.34 is: 1,104.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.45 : 1,837.40 = 800.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.45/1,837.40 = 800.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.45x = 1,837.40 × 800.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.45x = 1,470,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,546.72/1,331.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.47

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