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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.02, 1,838.08 and 800.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.02, 1,838.08 and 800.93 is: 1,105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.02 : 1,838.08 = 800.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.02/1,838.08 = 800.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.02x = 1,838.08 × 800.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.02x = 1,472,173.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,173.41/1,332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.22

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