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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.71, 1,837.50 and 800.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.71, 1,837.50 and 800.47 is: 1,104.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.71 : 1,837.50 = 800.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.71/1,837.50 = 800.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.71x = 1,837.50 × 800.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.71x = 1,470,863.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,863.63/1,331.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.49

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