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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.54, 1,840.89 and 1,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.54, 1,840.89 and 1,055.28 is: 1,454.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.54 : 1,840.89 = 1,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.54/1,840.89 = 1,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.54x = 1,840.89 × 1,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.54x = 1,942,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,654.40/1,335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.58

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