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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.95, 1,843.59 and 811.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.95, 1,843.59 and 811.97 is: 1,120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.95 : 1,843.59 = 811.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.95/1,843.59 = 811.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.95x = 1,843.59 × 811.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.95x = 1,496,930.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,930.55/1,335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.50

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