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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.08, 1,842.28 and 837.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.08, 1,842.28 and 837.81 is: 1,156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.08 : 1,842.28 = 837.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.08/1,842.28 = 837.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.08x = 1,842.28 × 837.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.08x = 1,543,478.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,478.51/1,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.09

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