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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.67, 1,842.03 and 803.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.67, 1,842.03 and 803.58 is: 1,109.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.67 : 1,842.03 = 803.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.67/1,842.03 = 803.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.67x = 1,842.03 × 803.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.67x = 1,480,218.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,218.47/1,334.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.05

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