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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.14, 1,844.13 and 1,126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.14, 1,844.13 and 1,126.02 is: 1,555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.14 : 1,844.13 = 1,126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.14/1,844.13 = 1,126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.14x = 1,844.13 × 1,126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.14x = 2,076,527.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,527.26/1,335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.29

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