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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.73, 1,838.22 and 807.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.73, 1,838.22 and 807.75 is: 1,114.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.73 : 1,838.22 = 807.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.73/1,838.22 = 807.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.73x = 1,838.22 × 807.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.73x = 1,484,822.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,822.21/1,331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.96

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