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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.98, 1,844.49 and 917.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.98, 1,844.49 and 917.04 is: 1,266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.98 : 1,844.49 = 917.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.98/1,844.49 = 917.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.98x = 1,844.49 × 917.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.98x = 1,691,471.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,471.11/1,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.09

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