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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.72, 1,841.50 and 936.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.72, 1,841.50 and 936.85 is: 1,291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.72 : 1,841.50 = 936.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.72/1,841.50 = 936.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.72x = 1,841.50 × 936.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.72x = 1,725,209.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,209.30/1,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.59

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