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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.09, 1,837.61 and 800.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.09, 1,837.61 and 800.72 is: 1,104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.09 : 1,837.61 = 800.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.09/1,837.61 = 800.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.09x = 1,837.61 × 800.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.09x = 1,471,397.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,397.89/1,332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.58

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