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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.78, 1,838.34 and 808.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.78, 1,838.34 and 808.44 is: 1,115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.78 : 1,838.34 = 808.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.78/1,838.34 = 808.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.78x = 1,838.34 × 808.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.78x = 1,486,187.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,187.59/1,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.10

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