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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.28, 1,845.24 and 839.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.28, 1,845.24 and 839.75 is: 1,159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.28 : 1,845.24 = 839.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.28/1,845.24 = 839.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.28x = 1,845.24 × 839.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.28x = 1,549,531.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,531.06/1,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.59

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