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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.48, 1,843.29 and 811.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.48, 1,843.29 and 811.86 is: 1,120.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.48 : 1,843.29 = 811.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.48/1,843.29 = 811.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.48x = 1,843.29 × 811.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.48x = 1,496,493.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,493.42/1,335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.57

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