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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.92, 1,839.36 and 808.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.92, 1,839.36 and 808.76 is: 1,116.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.92 : 1,839.36 = 808.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.92/1,839.36 = 808.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.92x = 1,839.36 × 808.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.92x = 1,487,600.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,600.79/1,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.05

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