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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.50, 1,844.69 and 812.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.50, 1,844.69 and 812.97 is: 1,122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.50 : 1,844.69 = 812.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.50/1,844.69 = 812.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.50x = 1,844.69 × 812.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.50x = 1,499,677.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,677.63/1,336.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.09

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