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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.60, 1,843.12 and 811.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.60, 1,843.12 and 811.44 is: 1,119.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.60 : 1,843.12 = 811.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.60/1,843.12 = 811.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.60x = 1,843.12 × 811.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.60x = 1,495,581.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,581.29/1,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.78

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