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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.82, 1,842.96 and 811.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.82, 1,842.96 and 811.94 is: 1,120.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.82 : 1,842.96 = 811.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.82/1,842.96 = 811.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.82x = 1,842.96 × 811.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.82x = 1,496,372.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,372.94/1,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.19

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