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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.41, 1,838.99 and 801.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.41, 1,838.99 and 801.73 is: 1,106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.41 : 1,838.99 = 801.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.41/1,838.99 = 801.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.41x = 1,838.99 × 801.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.41x = 1,474,364.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,364.85/1,332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.54

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