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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.95, 1,843.12 and 838.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.95, 1,843.12 and 838.41 is: 1,156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.95 : 1,843.12 = 838.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.95/1,843.12 = 838.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.95x = 1,843.12 × 838.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.95x = 1,545,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,290.24/1,335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.70

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