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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.27, 1,843.25 and 915.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.27, 1,843.25 and 915.49 is: 1,263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.27 : 1,843.25 = 915.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.27/1,843.25 = 915.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.27x = 1,843.25 × 915.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.27x = 1,687,476.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,476.94/1,335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.77

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