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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.57, 1,843.20 and 811.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.57, 1,843.20 and 811.91 is: 1,120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.57 : 1,843.20 = 811.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.57/1,843.20 = 811.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.57x = 1,843.20 × 811.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.57x = 1,496,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,503.30/1,335.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.50

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