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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.90, 1,837.32 and 807.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.90, 1,837.32 and 807.83 is: 1,114.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.90 : 1,837.32 = 807.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.90/1,837.32 = 807.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.90x = 1,837.32 × 807.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.90x = 1,484,242.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,242.22/1,331.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.38

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