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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.51, 1,842.44 and 915.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.51, 1,842.44 and 915.55 is: 1,264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.51 : 1,842.44 = 915.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.51/1,842.44 = 915.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.51x = 1,842.44 × 915.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.51x = 1,686,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,841.36/1,334.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.02

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