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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.58, 1,842.60 and 811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.58, 1,842.60 and 811.60 is: 1,119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.58 : 1,842.60 = 811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.58/1,842.60 = 811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.58x = 1,842.60 × 811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.58x = 1,495,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,454.16/1,335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.70

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