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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.27, 1,838.43 and 801.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.27, 1,838.43 and 801.18 is: 1,105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.27 : 1,838.43 = 801.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.27/1,838.43 = 801.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.27x = 1,838.43 × 801.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.27x = 1,472,913.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,913.35/1,332.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.57

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