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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.67, 1,843.09 and 838.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.67, 1,843.09 and 838.23 is: 1,156.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.67 : 1,843.09 = 838.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.67/1,843.09 = 838.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.67x = 1,843.09 × 838.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.67x = 1,544,933.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,933.33/1,335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.67

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