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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.12, 1,837.89 and 807.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.12, 1,837.89 and 807.96 is: 1,114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.12 : 1,837.89 = 807.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.12/1,837.89 = 807.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.12x = 1,837.89 × 807.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.12x = 1,484,941.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,941.60/1,332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.72

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