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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.04, 1,843.12 and 838.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.04, 1,843.12 and 838.44 is: 1,156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.04 : 1,843.12 = 838.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.04/1,843.12 = 838.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.04x = 1,843.12 × 838.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.04x = 1,545,345.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,345.53/1,336.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.66

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