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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.34, 1,837.75 and 808.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.34, 1,837.75 and 808.67 is: 1,115.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.34 : 1,837.75 = 808.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.34/1,837.75 = 808.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.34x = 1,837.75 × 808.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.34x = 1,486,129.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,129.25/1,332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.43

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