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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.73, 1,839.32 and 808.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.73, 1,839.32 and 808.75 is: 1,116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.73 : 1,839.32 = 808.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.73/1,839.32 = 808.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.73x = 1,839.32 × 808.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.73x = 1,487,550.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,550.05/1,332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.17

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