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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.92, 1,837.38 and 807.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.92, 1,837.38 and 807.04 is: 1,113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.92 : 1,837.38 = 807.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.92/1,837.38 = 807.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.92x = 1,837.38 × 807.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.92x = 1,482,839.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,839.16/1,331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.31

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