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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.56, 1,844.19 and 839.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.56, 1,844.19 and 839.03 is: 1,158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.56 : 1,844.19 = 839.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.56/1,844.19 = 839.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.56x = 1,844.19 × 839.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.56x = 1,547,321.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,321.51/1,335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.56

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