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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.68, 1,837.20 and 807.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.68, 1,837.20 and 807.52 is: 1,114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.68 : 1,837.20 = 807.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.68/1,837.20 = 807.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.68x = 1,837.20 × 807.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.68x = 1,483,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,575.74/1,331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.06

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