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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.99, 1,843.64 and 804.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.99, 1,843.64 and 804.93 is: 1,110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.99 : 1,843.64 = 804.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.99/1,843.64 = 804.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.99x = 1,843.64 × 804.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.99x = 1,483,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,997.12/1,335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.78

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