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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.52, 1,840.80 and 1,085.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.52, 1,840.80 and 1,085.85 is: 1,497.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.52 : 1,840.80 = 1,085.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.52/1,840.80 = 1,085.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.52x = 1,840.80 × 1,085.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.52x = 1,998,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,832.68/1,334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.79

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