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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.56, 1,838.80 and 808.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.56, 1,838.80 and 808.56 is: 1,115.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.56 : 1,838.80 = 808.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.56/1,838.80 = 808.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.56x = 1,838.80 × 808.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.56x = 1,486,780.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,780.13/1,332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.73

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