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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.94, 1,842.95 and 1,039.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.94, 1,842.95 and 1,039.21 is: 1,433.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.94 : 1,842.95 = 1,039.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.94/1,842.95 = 1,039.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.94x = 1,842.95 × 1,039.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.94x = 1,915,210.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,210.06/1,335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.61

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