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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.16, 1,838.54 and 801.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.16, 1,838.54 and 801.34 is: 1,105.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.16 : 1,838.54 = 801.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.16/1,838.54 = 801.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.16x = 1,838.54 × 801.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.16x = 1,473,295.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,295.64/1,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.94

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