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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.02, 1,843.38 and 812.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.02, 1,843.38 and 812.04 is: 1,120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.02 : 1,843.38 = 812.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.02/1,843.38 = 812.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.02x = 1,843.38 × 812.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.02x = 1,496,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,898.30/1,336.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.42

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