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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.20, 1,131.70 and 807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.20, 1,131.70 and 807.20 is: 1,131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.20 : 1,131.70 = 807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.20/1,131.70 = 807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.20x = 1,131.70 × 807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.20x = 913,508.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,508.24/807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.70

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