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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.67, 1,843.35 and 1,316.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.67, 1,843.35 and 1,316.46 is: 1,818.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.67 : 1,843.35 = 1,316.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.67/1,843.35 = 1,316.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.67x = 1,843.35 × 1,316.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.67x = 2,426,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,696.54/1,334.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.20

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