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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.87, 1,843.83 and 812.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.87, 1,843.83 and 812.34 is: 1,121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.87 : 1,843.83 = 812.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.87/1,843.83 = 812.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.87x = 1,843.83 × 812.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.87x = 1,497,816.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,816.86/1,335.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.23

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