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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.61, 1,843.50 and 811.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.61, 1,843.50 and 811.63 is: 1,120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.61 : 1,843.50 = 811.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.61/1,843.50 = 811.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.61x = 1,843.50 × 811.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.61x = 1,496,239.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,239.91/1,335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.27

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