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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.64, 1,837.62 and 807.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.64, 1,837.62 and 807.40 is: 1,114.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.64 : 1,837.62 = 807.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.64/1,837.62 = 807.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.64x = 1,837.62 × 807.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.64x = 1,483,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,694.39/1,331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.19

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