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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335, 1,838.40 and 1,330.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335, 1,838.40 and 1,330.92 is: 1,832.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335 : 1,838.40 = 1,330.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335/1,838.40 = 1,330.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335x = 1,838.40 × 1,330.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335x = 2,446,763.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,763.33/1,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.78

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