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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.37, 1,844.34 and 812.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.37, 1,844.34 and 812.69 is: 1,121.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.37 : 1,844.34 = 812.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.37/1,844.34 = 812.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.37x = 1,844.34 × 812.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.37x = 1,498,876.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,876.67/1,336.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.60

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