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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.48, 1,843.80 and 916.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.48, 1,843.80 and 916.54 is: 1,265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.48 : 1,843.80 = 916.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.48/1,843.80 = 916.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.48x = 1,843.80 × 916.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.48x = 1,689,916.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,916.45/1,335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.40

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