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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.46, 1,837.44 and 800.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.46, 1,837.44 and 800.43 is: 1,104.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.46 : 1,837.44 = 800.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.46/1,837.44 = 800.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.46x = 1,837.44 × 800.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.46x = 1,470,742.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,742.10/1,331.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.61

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