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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.14, 1,842.78 and 936.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.14, 1,842.78 and 936.75 is: 1,292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.14 : 1,842.78 = 936.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.14/1,842.78 = 936.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.14x = 1,842.78 × 936.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.14x = 1,726,224.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,224.17/1,335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.92

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