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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.95, 1,843.92 and 811.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.95, 1,843.92 and 811.88 is: 1,120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.95 : 1,843.92 = 811.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.95/1,843.92 = 811.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.95x = 1,843.92 × 811.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.95x = 1,497,032.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,032.55/1,335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.58

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