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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.79, 1,839.04 and 801.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.79, 1,839.04 and 801.55 is: 1,106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.79 : 1,839.04 = 801.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.79/1,839.04 = 801.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.79x = 1,839.04 × 801.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.79x = 1,474,082.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,082.51/1,332.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.01

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