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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.88, 1,842.08 and 811.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.88, 1,842.08 and 811.22 is: 1,119.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.88 : 1,842.08 = 811.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.88/1,842.08 = 811.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.88x = 1,842.08 × 811.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.88x = 1,494,318.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,318.87/1,334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.44

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