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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.46, 1,837.80 and 807.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.46, 1,837.80 and 807.66 is: 1,114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.46 : 1,837.80 = 807.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.46/1,837.80 = 807.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.46x = 1,837.80 × 807.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.46x = 1,484,317.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,317.55/1,331.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.80

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