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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.91, 1,842.43 and 804.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.91, 1,842.43 and 804.23 is: 1,109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.91 : 1,842.43 = 804.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.91/1,842.43 = 804.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.91x = 1,842.43 × 804.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.91x = 1,481,737.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,737.48/1,334.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.99

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