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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.12, 1,845.10 and 805.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.12, 1,845.10 and 805.92 is: 1,112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.12 : 1,845.10 = 805.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.12/1,845.10 = 805.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.12x = 1,845.10 × 805.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.12x = 1,487,002.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,002.99/1,337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.09

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