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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.92, 1,842.98 and 811.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.92, 1,842.98 and 811.04 is: 1,118.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.92 : 1,842.98 = 811.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.92/1,842.98 = 811.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.92x = 1,842.98 × 811.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.92x = 1,494,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,730.50/1,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.88

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