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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.28, 1,842.56 and 804.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.28, 1,842.56 and 804.18 is: 1,109.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.28 : 1,842.56 = 804.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.28/1,842.56 = 804.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.28x = 1,842.56 × 804.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.28x = 1,481,749.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,749.90/1,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.69

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