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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.76, 1,837.52 and 807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.76, 1,837.52 and 807.70 is: 1,114.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.76 : 1,837.52 = 807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.76/1,837.52 = 807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.76x = 1,837.52 × 807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.76x = 1,484,164.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,164.90/1,331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.44

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