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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335, 1,843.74 and 916.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335, 1,843.74 and 916.44 is: 1,265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335 : 1,843.74 = 916.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335/1,843.74 = 916.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335x = 1,843.74 × 916.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335x = 1,689,677.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,677.09/1,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.68

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